Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. Pakt Everyday 22L 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 | Pakt Everyday 22L 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $245 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 and Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; No on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; Yes on the Pakt Everyday 22L 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 42 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack.
Only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa 26 carries 4L more than the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack (26L vs. 22L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits 92% 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.