Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22
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 | Arc'Teryx Arro 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% repurposed 600D polyester | 1260-denier Invista Ballistic Superpack nylon |
Arc'Teryx Arro 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L and Arc'Teryx Arro 22
- Hip belt: No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; No on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 73 accept both. 59 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L carries 4L more than the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 (26L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L fits 70% 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.