Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 | Jansport Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% repurposed 600D polyester | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Jansport Women's Agave
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L and Jansport Women's Agave
- Compression straps: No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Hip belt: No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 131 accept both. 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L, and 5 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Jansport Women's Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Jansport Women's Agave carries 6L more than the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L (26L vs. 32L), while the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Women's Agave fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Women's Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.