Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Pakt Everyday 22L 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 | Pakt Everyday 22L 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $245 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L and Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 16in on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 4 on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Pakt Everyday 22L 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L, and 0 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
Only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack carries 6L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (16L vs. 22L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 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 Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the better call.