Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. MEC Trail 24
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Nazca 24L | Feature | MEC Trail 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| Hip Belt | ||
| Sternum Strap | ||
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| cotton/polyester canvas shell | Polyurethane-coated Polyester |
MEC Trail 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and MEC Trail 24
- Passport pocket: Top on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; No on the MEC Trail 24.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; 1 on the MEC Trail 24.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 33 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 4 accept only the MEC Trail 24.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, 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 MEC Trail 24 fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. MEC Trail 24: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries the same capacity as the MEC Trail 24 (24L vs. 24L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 4.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.