Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Osprey Pixel
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 Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | |
| R | Hip Belt | |
| S | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon paneling | |
Let's talk carry on backpacks. If you're a frequent flier, you know the importance of a good, reliable piece for your essentials. Let's compare two popular ones on the market: the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L by Cotopaxi and the Osprey Pixel by Osprey.
The Cotopaxi Allpa, standing at a sturdy 20 inches, boasts an impressive 35 liters of storage capacity. That's a whole lot of room for your favorite travel essentials. The bag bears 1680D ballistic nylon paneling, making it durable for countless journeys. Another handy feature is the laptop compartment large enough for a 15-inch laptop. The best part? Comfortable straps and extras such as a rain cover, a collapsible mesh laundry bag, nylon shoe bag, and a mesh water bottle sleeve. What it lacks in compatibility with airlines (80%, to be precise) it makes up for in frills and utility.
Compare this to the the Osprey Pixel. Slightly taller at 23 inches with an overall capacity of 26 liters, it edges out the Allpa when it comes to airplane compatibility. This bag is okay with 98% of airline carriers, but there is a tradeoff: the lack of a specified laptop compartment.
To summarize:
- The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is smaller and heavier but packs a punch with a larger capacity compared to the Osprey Pixel.
- The Allpa is durable with 1680D ballistic nylon paneling, while the Osprey Pixel’s material composition isn’t specified.
- While both are TSA-friendly, the Osprey Pixel is slightly more airline-compatible.
- The Allpa touts a convenient laptop compartment, missing in the Pixel.
- The Allpa 35L comes with a whole gamut of extras like a rain cover, laundry bag, and shoe bag, making it a comprehensive all-in-one travel pack.
The consensus among reviewers is that the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is perfect for the budding world traveler. There’s a whole lot for everyone. Whether you value simple functionality or more synergetic design systems for organization, the Allpa 35L seems to cater to myriad needs. That's worth a lot.
So which is for you? If you're about more extras, and need that laptop compartment, then the Allpa stands out. If airline compatibility is your make-or-break feature, then the Pixel is your guy. Choose wisely, and you're set for the skies.