Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Tasra 16L | 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 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 Cotopaxi Tasra 16L and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L carries the same capacity as the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (16L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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 Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.