---
url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/81ol54c9fc/thule-enroute/eo06ykjj5l/cotopaxi-allpa-26/"
title: "Thule EnRoute vs Cotopaxi Allpa 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Thule EnRoute vs Cotopaxi Allpa 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/81ol54c9fc/thule-enroute/eo06ykjj5l/cotopaxi-allpa-26/"
---
1.  [Home](https://onebag.travel/)
2.  [Carry-On Travel Backpacks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/)
3.  Thule EnRoute vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26

# Thule EnRoute vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Thule EnRoute](https://onebag.travel/carryon/81ol54c9fc/thule-enroute/)

by [Thule](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Thule)

![Front facing view of the Thule EnRoute](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990442/carryons/thule-enroute-81ol54c9fc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Cotopaxi Allpa 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>100% recycled polyester 450D TPU</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cotopaxi Allpa 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/eo06ykjj5l/cotopaxi-allpa-26/)

by [Cotopaxi](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cotopaxi)

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990348/carryons/cotopaxi-allpa-26-eo06ykjj5l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Cotopaxi Allpa 26

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Thule EnRoute; Front on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Thule EnRoute; 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 132 accept both. 7 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.

### Only the Thule EnRoute fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Thule EnRoute vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26: which should you pack?

The **Cotopaxi Allpa 26** carries 3L more than the **Thule EnRoute** (23L vs. 26L), while the **Thule EnRoute** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Thule EnRoute** fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.