Exped Glissade 25 vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Glissade 25 | Feature | Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified | 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 Exped Glissade 25 and Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Glissade 25; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Glissade 25; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Glissade 25; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 137 accept both. 33 accept only the Exped Glissade 25, and 7 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Only the Exped Glissade 25 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 Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Exped Glissade 25 vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack: which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 25 carries 5L more than the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (25L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Glissade 25 fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Glissade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.