Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Mountain Pro 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 Mountain Pro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and Exped Mountain Pro 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día, and 4 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día carries the same capacity as the Exped Mountain Pro 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (vs. 562kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits 92% 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 Mountain Pro 20 is the better call.