Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Jansport Agave
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 | Jansport Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | S |
| S | Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 15 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon paneling | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
The drone of jet engines is near deafening when standing on the tarmac but quickly fades inside the cocoon of the jet. Thousands of miles stretch out in front of us, and our companions are today's carry on backpacks, the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L and the Jansport Agave. If Hemmingway were here, he'd subtly make it known that these packs aren't just for carrying easy contraband like less than three ounces of toothpaste and small toiletries. These carry-ons are for the long journeys, the trips that stretch a weekend to a week of adventure.
Comparison:
- Size: The Cotopaxi Allpa has dimensions of 20x30x51 inches, slightly compact; the Jansport Agave 22x35x49 inches, more square than rectangular.
- Weight: The Allpa weighs in at a heavier 1.5 pounds to Agave's 0.7-pound lightweight frame.
- Capacity: The Allpa, living up to its name, carries more at 35 liters while the Agave snugly fits 32 liters.
- Material: The Allpa is made of 1680D ballistic nylon paneling, the Agave, of 420 Polyester Dobby & 210 Nylon Point Dobby.
- Laptop compartment: Both comfortably carry a 15-inch laptop.
- Airline Compatibility: Allpa leads at 80% while Agave follows closely with 67%.
Our observer's notes on the Cotopaxi Allpa tells the tale of an all-round bag that feels just right for those rough and tumble journeys where one is tossed from taxis to trucks and planes. High schoolers graduating, college seniors, urban voyagers, outdoor adventurers, they'd all appreciate the Allpa. 'Simple, easy, comfortable, durable' -- high praises indeed.
Juxtaposed with the Cotopaxi Allpa, the Jansport Agave has a deceptive storage capacity. It's that one chum who, after an anecdote-filled night, somehow produces an extra bottle of tequila you swear wasn’t there before. To carry this weighty joy, ergonomic breathable straps ensure a comfortable travel--keeping the lubrication flowing.
In the end, it's all about the journey and who you're traveling with. These two packs offer a solid travel companion for different needs. Much like a Rome midnight, the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L demands an intimate knowledge of every maze-like alley; like a sunbird warbling in the Arizona morning, the Jansport Agave promises a breezy comfort.