Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
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 | Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| 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 | 840D ballistic polyester, DWR treatment |
Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L and Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 16in on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 5 on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
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. 138 accept both. 43 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L, and 0 accept only the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
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, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack carries 5L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (16L vs. 21L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.