Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L | Feature | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% repurposed 600D polyester | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; 1 on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L, and 41 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L (26L vs. 30L), while the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.