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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/df3rqbqjje/macpac-rapaki-25/issca3i542/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-30l/"
title: "Macpac Rapaki 25 vs Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L"
description: "Macpac Rapaki 25 vs Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/df3rqbqjje/macpac-rapaki-25/issca3i542/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-30l/"
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# Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Macpac Rapaki 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/df3rqbqjje/macpac-rapaki-25/)

by [Macpac](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Macpac)

![Front facing view of the Macpac Rapaki 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629945595/carryons/Macpac_Rapaki_25_d3obnv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.91 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon</td><td>Polyester 100%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/issca3i542/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-30l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627546509/carryons/Kathmandu_Cotingo_Pack_30L_xrasyx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.68 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×31×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.