Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack and Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 143 accept both. 37 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack, and 1 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 20L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.