Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
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 | Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | R |
| S | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 0 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon paneling | PS50CX |
Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
| Price | $175 |
Let's kick off with the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L. Pretend you've got a mountain to climb and this rugged bad boy by your side. At 20 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 51 inches deep, it outdoes Ortlieb's 16x30x50 model on sheer dimensions. It packs a punch with its 35l capacity, a giant compared to the Ortlieb's modest 23l. For those who like a hefty pack at their back, Allpa's 1.5 pounds might win you over against Ortlieb's lightweight .75 pound. But be mindful, for it only fits with 80% of airlines compared to Ortlieb's 82%. Allpa brings to the table its ballistic nylon paneling named 1680D, a tough breed of fabric. And for the tech lovers among you, it comfortably nestles a 15 inch laptop in its special compartment.
Next up we got the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility challenging the Colossus Allpa. It's light, stealthy, with dimensions count at 16x30x50 and weighs a measly .75 pounds. But don't let its comparatively small 23l capacity fool you. What it lacks in size, it makes up for with a versatile charm, compatible with 82% of airlines. Its build is impressively PS50CX robust. Though it lacks a compartment for a hulking 15-inch laptop, it offers reliability in smooth performance and easy maintenance.
Our players stack up as:
- Size: Allpa 35L (20x30x51) up against Velocity (16x30x50)
- Weight: Allpa's hearty 1.5 pounds verses Velocity's agile .75 pound
- Capacity: 35l giant Allpa and the efficient 23l Velocity
- Aircraft Compatibility: Allpa falls short at 80% to Velocity's winning 82%
- Build: Allpa's rugged 1680D Ballistic Nylon challenging Velocity's sturdy PS50CX
- Laptop Compartment: Allpa's generously accommodating a 15-inch laptop, Velocity lacking in this department.
Allpa’s users wax lyrical about this pack with phrases like "simple, easy, comfortable, and durable" and "smartly designed for carry-on compliance." Clearly, it makes a big impression on travelers across the globe, earning its title "for the budding world traveler."
On the other end, Velocity earns credits for its "honest-to-goodness solution" with "one hundred percent waterproof and dust-proof" construction, remarkably success in "incredibly good visibility when illuminated by headlights". It is a reliable companion for cyclists and commuters in all weather.
Wrapping it up, the battle between the Allpa and Velocity isn't easily decided. Weigh the pros with some fine attention to detail. The Allpa's large size, additional organizational tools, and comfortable ergonomics are a solid plus for it. On the flip side, Velocity's superior compatibility with the airlines, exhaustive weatherproofing, visibility features, and utter lightness may tip you in its favor. It's your choice to make, traveler. Choose wisely and right.