Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 100% repurposed 600D polyester |
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 1 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
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. 5 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L (30L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.