Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
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 | Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | O |
| S | Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 15 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon paneling | HT500, Waxed Canvas, or MultiCam-Black Cordura |
Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $265 |
When it comes to choosing a top-notch carry-on backpack, the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L and the Mission Workshop "The Sanction: AP" stand head and shoulders above the rest. Both prompt nods of approval from travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Sporting 1680D ballistic nylon paneling, the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is designed for resilience. With 35 liters of capacity, this backpack could hold more than enough for a few days of travel or outdoor exploits. It’s also equipped with a laptop compartment capable of housing a 15-inch laptop easily. Yet perhaps, its most outstanding attribute is its compatibility with approximately 80% of all airlines, making it an ideal choice for jet setters.
On the other side of the spectrum, the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" weighs in at a meager 1.2 pounds but packs a punch in performance. Overflowing with style, this slim and sleek backpack is not to be underestimated - its 20-liter capacity and compatibility with 99% of airlines certainly attest to this. Wrapped in either HT500, Waxed Canvas, or MultiCam-Black Cordura, it mirrors durability and strength. Like the Allpa, it also possesses a laptop sleeve for a 15-inch laptop.
Despite their similarities, however, several contrasting features set the two apart.
- The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is larger and has a higher capacity than the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
- The Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" is lighter than the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L
- The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is compatible with fewer airlines than the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
- Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is made of 1680D ballistic nylon paneling while the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" is made of HT500, Waxed Canvas, or Multicam-Black Cordura.
New customers, be they recent graduates or seasoned world-travelers, seem quite taken with the Allpa 35L's functional and sturdy design. On the other hand, customers appreciate the Sanction : AP for its premium construction and versatile design suited to a myriad of environments and conditions. Ultimately, the deciding factor in this comparison may well hinge on the customer’s travel habits, requirements, and style preferences. But one thing remains certain - either bag would make a brilliant candidate for your next carry-on companion.