Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L

Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L
Capacity35 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions51×30×20 cm
Airline fit80%
Price$200

Feature by feature

Cotopaxi Allpa 35LFeatureNeekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
Storage
N Compression S
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
H Backpack S
R Hip Belt N
S Sternum Strap S
Inside
15 Laptop 0
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
0 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1680D ballistic nylon panelingRip-resistant nylon fabric

Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack

Front facing view of the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
Capacity30 L
Weight0.4 kg
Dimensions47×28×23 cm
Airline fit98%
Price$19

The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L by Cotopaxi and the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack by NeekFox are two competitive travel companions that you wouldn't mind accompanying you through airports and down forested trails. Both boast of a sturdy construction, insightful design, and operational comfort. Despite similarities, however, each backpack has its unique nuances resulting in distinctive appeal.

The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is a more substantial option, handling a grand 35 liters worth of your stuff. Its larger form, covered in 1680D ballistic nylon paneling, is made optimal with insightful internal organization options, as many a contented reviewer has attested. The assurance of your 15-inch laptop fitting snugly in its compartment adds to the confidence of this bag. However, its airline compatibility at 80%, although robust, is not as universal as its counterpart.

The Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack, on the other hand, provides a less capacious but notably lighter option. Its rip-resistant nylon fabric construction weighing in at just 0.4 pounds makes for an extraordinarily lightweight travel partner. Its lack of laptop compartment seems negligible when considering that it is compatible with a whopping 98% of airlines.

As bilateral evaluations suggest, the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L seems to be the equipped warrior that can bear the weight of your world with exceptional management skills. It proffers extras like a rain cover, collapsible mesh laundry bag, nylon shoe bag, and a mesh water bottle sleeve. The Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack, however, is the smart budget-friendly, lightweight trooper ready to be packed up and stowed away when not in charge. The decision, as always, rests with your particular style and necessity for travel.