Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Everyman Hideout
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 80% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Allpa 35L | Feature | Everyman Hideout |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | N |
| S | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 15 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon paneling | 1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon w/ 800g PVC base |
Everyman Hideout
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $180 |
Meet the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L and the Everyman Hideout, two well-respected contenders in the realm of carry-on backpacks. There's much to admire in the Allpa 35L from Cotopaxi. Designed to be a globetrotter's best friend, it has 35 liters of capacity packed into a 20-inch tall, 30-inch wide, and 51-inch deep frame. And weighing only 1.5 pounds, it's light as a feather. What sets it apart is its 1680D ballistic nylon paneling known for durability, and the compatibility with 80% of airlines.
The Everyman Hideout has its own accolades to boast of. With a 24-liter capacity contained in the dimensions of 44-inch height, 28-inch width, and 21-inch depth, and at a weight of 1.2 pounds, it's designed for mobility. Crafted from 1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon with an 800g PVC base, it promises durability, efficiency and is made to be compatible with 100% of airlines.
Main differences:
- Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is taller while Everyman Hideout is heavier.
- Cotopaxi Allpa 35L sports 35 liters of total capacity while Everyman Hideout offers 24 liters.
- Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is compatible with 80% of airlines, Everyman Hideout with 100%.
- Both made from ballistic nylon but Everyman Hideout has an 800g PVC base.
- Both packs possess laptop compartments that can support a 15-inch laptop.
The reviewers emphasize the different aspects of each bag. The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L garnered praises like "perfect graduation gift for the budding world traveler", "smartly designed for carry-on compliance", "simple, easy, comfortable, and durable", and applauded for its "intuitive and helpful" internal organization. Conversely, the Everyman Hideout is hailed as a "solid take on a street/urban/heritage bag with lots of organization at an affordable-ish price point" and is loved by those who "enjoy internal organization in the main compartment".
When it comes to the purchase decision, it boils down to personal preference and travel habits. If you're seeking security and travel-friendly accessories, the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L with its rain cover, comfortable shoulder straps, hip belt, adjustable sternum straps, collapsible mesh laundry bag, nylon shoe bag, and a mesh water bottle sleeve may be your best bet. Alternatively, if you prioritize practicality, easy handling, and organization—thanks to its unique 270 duffle/backpack opening, optional compression straps, TSA approved laptop sleeve—the Everyman Hideout could just be your perfect travel companion.