Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
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 | tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | 400D splash-resistant polyester |
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 and tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
- Opening: Other on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; Clamshell on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; Top on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26, and 7 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L.
Only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa 26 carries the same capacity as the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L (26L vs. 26L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits 74% 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.