Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Impulse 20
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 Impulse 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D ripstop nylon | Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and Exped Impulse 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; No on the Exped Impulse 20.
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Yes on the Exped Impulse 20.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; 2 on the Exped Impulse 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 167 accept both. 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día, and 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 20.
Only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Exped Impulse 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Impulse 20: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día carries the same capacity as the Exped Impulse 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Impulse 20 is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (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 Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Impulse 20 is the better call.