Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. ebags Luxon Rolling Travel 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 | ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% repurposed 600D polyester | Ballistic Nylon |
ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L and ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Clamshell on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Hideable on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; No on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; No on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
Both have: 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. 129 accept both. 3 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L, and 34 accept only the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
Only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack 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, Pakistan International, 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.
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L carries 26L more than the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack (26L vs. 0L), while the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 4.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.