Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Ortlieb Packman Pro2
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 | Ortlieb Packman Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | Nylon fabric, PU coated |
Ortlieb Packman Pro2
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and Ortlieb Packman Pro2
- Opening: Top flap on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; Yes on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
Both have: compression straps, backpack 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día, and 7 accept only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
Only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Ortlieb Packman Pro2: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Packman Pro2 carries 5L more than the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día (20L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 562kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 is the better call.