Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L | Feature | Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester 100% | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L and Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 74 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L, and 70 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L carries 10L more than the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (30L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.68kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.