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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/dkmgnaowbi/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-25l/jihszp227a/ryu-flex-pack-20l/"
title: "Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs Ryu Flex Pack 20L"
description: "Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs Ryu Flex Pack 20L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/dkmgnaowbi/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-25l/jihszp227a/ryu-flex-pack-20l/"
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# Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dkmgnaowbi/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-25l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627545730/carryons/Kathmandu_Cotinga_Pack_25L_ahf2p0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Polyester</td><td>100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ryu Flex Pack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jihszp227a/ryu-flex-pack-20l/)

by [RYU](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=RYU)

![Front facing view of the Ryu Flex Pack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634034107/carryons/Ryu_Flex_Pack_syhtcj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$98</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.