Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% deadstock nylon & polyester | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack and Waymark Dark Sky
- Passport pocket: Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; 2 on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack, and 5 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack carries the same capacity as the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.