Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Allpa 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Allpa 26 | Feature | Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester 450D TPU | 840D ballistic polyester, DWR treatment |
Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 and Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; No on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; 5 on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; Yes on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26, and 6 accept only the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
Only the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa 26 carries 5L more than the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack (26L vs. 21L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 is the better call.