Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38
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 | Deuter Aviant Access 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | H |
| S | Sternum Strap | H |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 13 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon paneling | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $120 |
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L and the Deuter Aviant Access 38 are both specialty backpacks, designed in order to provide ample luggage capacity and ergonomic features for the avid traveler. The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L offers 35 liters of storage capacity, and is a lightweight pack design with solid 1680D ballistic nylon paneling. This sturdy build ensures a long lifespan of wear-and-tear, while the lightness of the pack allows for easy mobility and strain-free travel.
The Deuter Aviant Access 38, on the other hand, comes with a bit more storage capacity of up to 38 liters. Weighing in at barely more than the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L, this pack proves itself equally portable. The Deuter pack also boasts a hardy build made of both 600D PES, and 420D PA. If we consider its compatibility with airlines, the Cotopaxi seems superior. It is compatible with 80% of airlines, while the Deuter is compatible with only 63%.
Here are the main distinctions:
- The Cotopaxi Allpa is slightly smaller, lighter, and more airline-friendly.
- The Deuter Aviant has a higher storage capacity but is comparably heavier and less compatible with airlines.
- The Cotopaxi Allpa is made of 1680D ballistic nylon paneling; the Deuter Aviant is built with 600D PES, and 420D PA.
- The Cotopaxi Allpa can house a 15-inch laptop in its compartment, while the Deuter Aviant accommodates a 13-inch laptop.
The list of attributes for both these backpacks is rather long, but few things stand out. The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L promises its users an intuitive and helpful organization system, and even includes accessories like a rain cover, a collapsible mesh laundry bag, and a nylon shoe bag. Multiple reviews praise its "light and easy" design, taking note of its comprehensive structure that makes it a "perfect graduation gift for the budding world traveler."
The Deuter Aviant Access 38, however, focuses more on load management and comfort. The back padding and harness system of this backpack are evidently built for fully-loaded travel, providing a comfortable and ventilated carry. If you are in for a long trip with a hefty load, you'll appreciate the superb internal organization of this backpack.