Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Cloudburst 25
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 Cloudburst 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D ripstop nylon | recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free |
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and Exped Cloudburst 25
- Compression straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; No on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
- Opening: Top flap on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Rolltop on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
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 Cloudburst 25.
Only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Cloudburst 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Cloudburst 25 carries 5L more than the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día (20L vs. 25L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (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 Cloudburst 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.