Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Transit 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 562 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×17.8 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día | Feature | Exped Transit 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D ripstop nylon | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and Exped Transit 30
- Opening: Top flap on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Other on the Exped Transit 30.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Removable on the Exped Transit 30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; No on the Exped Transit 30.
Both have: compression straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 6 accept only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día, and 1 accept only the Exped Transit 30.
Only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Exped Transit 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Transit 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 30 carries 10L more than the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día (20L vs. 30L), while the Exped Transit 30 is the lighter pack at 0.675kg (vs. 562kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Transit 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 30 is the better call.