Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 25 | Feature | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | Polyester 100% |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 25 and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Macpac Rapaki 25; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Macpac Rapaki 25; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 25, and 1 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L fits
Aer Lingus.
Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L carries 5L more than the Macpac Rapaki 25 (25L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.68kg (vs. 0.91kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 25 fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the better call.