Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. Osprey Proxima 30
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 Proxima 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | bluesign® APPROVED 300D X 450D recycled polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR |
Osprey Proxima 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×33×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 and Osprey Proxima 30
- Compression straps: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; 4 on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; No on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; 1 on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Water resistant: No on the Cotopaxi Allpa 26; Yes on the Osprey Proxima 30.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 27 accept both. 105 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26, and 0 accept only the Osprey Proxima 30.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Cotopaxi Allpa 26 vs. Osprey Proxima 30: which should you pack?
The Osprey Proxima 30 carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 (26L vs. 30L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Proxima 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa 26 is the better call.