Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Pakt Everyday 15L 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 15L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| 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 | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L and Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Removable on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 16in on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 4 on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; 1, side on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L; Yes on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L vs. Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L carries 1L more than the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack (16L vs. 15L), while the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Tasra 16L is the better call.