Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Glissade 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 Glissade 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D ripstop nylon | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and Exped Glissade 25
- Opening: Top flap on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Top zip on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Yes on the Exped Glissade 25.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día, and 1 accept only the Exped Glissade 25.
Only the Exped Glissade 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Glissade 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 25 carries 5L more than the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día (20L vs. 25L), while the Exped Glissade 25 is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 562kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Glissade 25 fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Glissade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 25 is the better call.