Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack
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 Parker Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | 100% Recycled Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L and Kathmandu Parker Pack
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; 17in on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Rain cover: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 95 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
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, 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, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas 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 Parker Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Pack carries 3L more than the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L (25L vs. 28L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.89kg). 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 Parker Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the better call.