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

Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día
Capacity20 L
Weight562 kg
Dimensions50.8×30.5×17.8 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$100

Feature by feature

Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del DíaFeatureExped 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 nylon630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified

Exped Glissade 25

Front facing view of the Exped Glissade 25
Capacity25 L
Weight1.25 kg
Dimensions51×28×20 cm
Airline fit90%
Price$139

Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and 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.