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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/qnp9mgxav9/kathmandu-cotinga-kids-pack/vmkopofs/uniqlo-3way-bag/"
title: "Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs Uniqlo 3Way Bag"
description: "Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs Uniqlo 3Way Bag: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qnp9mgxav9/kathmandu-cotinga-kids-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627533944/carryons/Kathmandu_Cotinga_Kid_s_Pack_bxtue9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.42 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×27×20.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack | Feature | Uniqlo 3Way Bag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Uniqlo 3Way Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vmkopofs/uniqlo-3way-bag/)

![Front facing view of the Uniqlo 3Way Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/rabsrqoxa09ckhei58ki)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>4 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>17.7×12.2×4.7 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>100%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$40</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack and Uniqlo 3Way Bag

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; Other on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.

Both have: 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. 144 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack, and 45 accept only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.

### Only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tianjin Airlines (E145), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.

## Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack** carries 16L more than the **Uniqlo 3Way Bag** (20L vs. 4L), while the **Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Uniqlo 3Way Bag** fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.