Osprey Transporter Global Carryon vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Transporter Global Carryon
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Transporter Global Carryon | Feature | Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 450D recycled polyester TPU coated | 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon |
Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon and Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon; Front on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon; 15in on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon; 3 on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon; 1, side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon, and 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L fits
Island Air, Sun Country.
Osprey Transporter Global Carryon vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Transporter Global Carryon carries 2L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L (44L vs. 42L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L is the better call.