Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. HikePro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack | Feature | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% deadstock nylon & polyester | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack and HikePro
- Passport pocket: Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; Front on the HikePro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; No on the HikePro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; 2 on the HikePro.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack, and 3 accept only the HikePro.
Only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the HikePro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The HikePro carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (16L vs. 20L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HikePro fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HikePro; if you want to travel lighter, the HikePro is the better call.