Thule EnRoute vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% deadstock nylon & polyester | |
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 37 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Thule EnRoute vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The Thule EnRoute carries 7L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (23L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule EnRoute; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.