Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Osprey Fairview Travel Pack 55
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 | Osprey Fairview Travel Pack 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | H |
| R | Hip Belt | H |
| S | Sternum Strap | H |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 15 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon paneling | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop |
Osprey Fairview Travel Pack 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×34×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
We got two bags here. The Allpa 35L from Cotopaxi, and the Fairview Travel Pack 55 from Osprey. Both are strong contenders but offer distinct features. The Allpa, for example, stands a solid 20 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and runs 51 inches deep. The Fairview, on the other hand, is a beast. It stands a whopping 10 inches taller, a smidge wider, and slightly deeper. Weight wise, they're nearly level pegging, with the Allpa clocking in at 1.5 pounds and the Fairview just a touch heavier at 1.7 pounds. But the Fairview fights back with an impressive 55 liters of carrying capacity, dwarfing the Allpa's respectable 35 liters.
Now take a gander at these key differences:
- Size: Allpa's 20H x 30W x 51D inches vs Fairview's 30H x 34W x 63D inches
- Weight: Allpa's 1.5 pounds vs Fairview's 1.7 pounds
- Capacity: Allpa's 35 liters vs Fairview's 55 liters
- Airline Compatibility: Allpa's 80% vs Fairview's 88%
- Material: Allpa's 1680D ballistic nylon paneling vs Fairview's 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop
- Comes With: Allpa’s rain cover, collapsible mesh laundry bag, nylon shoe bag, and a mesh water bottle sleeve vs Fairview's adjustable, comfortable women fit pack system and removable daypack
Putting a lens to these backpacks' construction, the Allpa counts on a robust 1680D ballistic nylon paneling. The Fairview, though, fires back with a resilient 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop. They both hold a shared feature in a safety spot for your laptop, compatible with a 15 inch device.
Reviewers have roundly given both packs the thumbs up. The Allpa earns praise for its organization, perfection for the new traveler, and standing out for being light and easy. For the Fairview, reviewers love its dedicated women's fit, the generous main compartment and the included 13L daypack. It's been tagged as a great starter or intermediate pack, and especially ideal for longer trips.
If you're window shopping between these two, weigh your needs. Are you a light and easy traveler, or do you need a pack that stands up on longer hauls? Both the Allpa and the Fairview come with high praise and standout features. Your call on which one makes the cut.