Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
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 Batac 16L Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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% deadstock nylon & polyester |
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; 3 on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 42 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, 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 Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 17L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (33L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits 93% 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 Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.