Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L | Feature | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
- Hip belt: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Removable on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 74 accept both. 98 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L carries 5L more than the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L (25L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.68kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L fits 91% 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 25L is the better call.