Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26
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 Allpa 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 450D TPU |
Cotopaxi Allpa 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L and Cotopaxi Allpa 26
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; 16in on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26.
Only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Cotopaxi Allpa 26: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 7L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 (33L vs. 26L), while the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits 71% 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 Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the better call.