Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
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 | Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish |
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L and Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Removable on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 2 on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (16L vs. 20L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.