Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L
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 | Ryu Flex Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | 100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L and Ryu Flex Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Removable on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Yes on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L, and 5 accept only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L carries 5L more than the Ryu Flex Pack 20L (25L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the better call.