Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
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 | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 1 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack 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. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the better call.