Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22
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 | Arc'Teryx Arro 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester 100% | 1260-denier Invista Ballistic Superpack nylon |
Arc'Teryx Arro 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L and Arc'Teryx Arro 22
- Hip belt: Removable on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; 2 on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L fits
Aer Lingus.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L carries 8L more than the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 (30L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L fits 39% 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 Cotingo Pack 30L is the better call.