Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Apex Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $449 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Apex Backpack | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Baida Nylon and premium, environmentally certified leather | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Apex Backpack and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Opening: Other on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Bellroy Apex Backpack, and 11 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Apex Backpack carries 2L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (26L vs. 24L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.33kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Apex Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.