Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Peak Design Everyday Totepack
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 | Peak Design Everyday Totepack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | N |
| S | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell |
Peak Design Everyday Totepack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×36×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $180 |
Let's talk about the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L first. This backpack is designed with sleek details and smooth contours. Weighing 1.5 pounds, it isn't too heavy for extended use, even when loaded up to its full 35-liter capacity. It is broader and deeper than its counterpart, sizing up at 20 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 51 inches deep, providing a larger carrying capacity and roomier interior. The Allpa's compatibility with 80% of the world's airlines removes any remaining doubt – this is a backpack built for globetrotters.
On the other hand, the Peak Design Everyday Totepack has its own allure. At a lighter weight of 1.25 pounds, the Totepack manages to pack a powerful punch in a smaller frame. It is smaller than the Allpa, standing 17 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 46 inches deep. The Everyday Totepack's 20-liter capacity may fall short of the Allpa's, but don't be too quick to judge – it still carries enough for a short trip and its compatibility with 76% of airlines is no small achievement.
The two offer unique features:
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The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L:
- 35 liters of capacity vs. 20 liters
- More compatibility with airlines (80% vs. 76%)
- More depth, less width (51 inches vs. 46 inches)
- Slightly heavier (1.5 pounds vs. 1.25 pounds)
- 1680D ballistic nylon paneling vs. 400D nylon canvas
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The Peak Design Everyday Totepack:
- Less capacity, but more width (36 inches vs. 30 inches)
- Unique double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell
- Can be carried as a tote or a backpack
- Convenient side access and origami dividers for versatile organization
The Cotopaxi Allpa is ideal if you're a stickler for organization, according to one reviewer who praised its "very intuitive and helpful" internal structure. Another reviewer suggested it would be "the perfect graduation gift for the budding world traveler" because of its durability and user-friendliness.
On the flip side, the Peak Design Everyday Totepack won over reviewers with its hybrid carry design, allowing it to function both as a tote bag and a backpack. Its "highly reliable materials" and "superb craftmanship" make it a practical yet sophisticated choice for any setting. Given the Everyday Totepack's camera-friendly interior and weather-resistant exterior, it's no surprise that one reviewer declared it to be the most fashionable and practical bag for camera gear. So the choice between the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L and the Peak Design Everyday Totepack might come down to personal aesthetic preference and specific usage needs.