Exped Torrent 30 vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 30 | Feature | Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 100% repurposed nylon |
Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.587 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 30 and Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día
- Opening: Rolltop on the Exped Torrent 30; Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Exped Torrent 30; Hideable on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Torrent 30; 15in on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día.
Both have: 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. 163 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 30, and 6 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día.
Only the Exped Torrent 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 30 vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día carries 5L more than the Exped Torrent 30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Exped Torrent 30 is the lighter pack at 1.13kg (vs. 1.587kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Torrent 30 is the better call.