Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
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 | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; 1 on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: 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. 171 accept both. 5 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack, and 5 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack carries 1L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (16L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits 93% 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 Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.