Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $86 |
Feature by feature
| Dakine Campus Backpack 33L | Feature | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 86% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% NYLON | 100% recycled polyester |
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L and Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L, and 47 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 17L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (33L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.