Don't procrastinate too much! =)

It might not fit in the sizer box, but they fit under the seat pretty regularily

That helps me! Thanks!

@@OneBagTravels Thanks!!!

Water bottle pocket would be perfect

A sewing machine and a couple dollars of fabrics could easily address this shortcoming

​@@muchmuchmoreCotopaxi also sells an attachable water bottle holder for the allpas

You're welcome, glad you liked it! 😃

They some fun colorways =)

It's slightly oversize but I've seen lots of people who use this pack as a personal item size without problems. You do risk getting caught by the airline though. I'm posting a new video tomorrow for the Osprey Daylite Expandable 26+6, it's clamshell and actual personal item dimensions, that one might check all your boxes.

@@OneBagTravels Nice review! You can't take it on an airplane, even though it's 28L? Is it because it lacks rigidity? Is too wide/long? Lacks compression straps? Would slashing it by 1" make it on a plane? The bag seems roomy enough that 1" isn't a sacrifice, Cotopaxi. Surprised that a false laptop bottom is not the standard in every bag....I was also surprised when I tried it on it didn't hurt my lower back (likely because it's soft). I usually can't go longer than 18." Even its larger sibling felt fine...Do you miss having a frame sheet (which I usually hate as they are flat pieces of plastic that don't conform to the body. I wish some maker would find a solution). It's given short shrift...What are your favorite bags to bring on a plane (no checking), with sufficient room, well-built, for a short trek (3 to 5 days)? I wish the Evergoods CTB35 was 30L. The 28 is too long. Though I'm short at 5'6" with a 17" torso, it seems in some bags I can go longer if they're softer...That was news to my back.

@@seechangenyc280 You can take it on a plane, but it's just slightly over the personal size limit (I use 18 x 14 x 8 as that is a common dimension, but this varies widely between airlines). I go into more detail and fit the packed Allpa 28 into my personal size box in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/baigYMh93ripnoE.html. As long as it's not packed too full, you can fit it in the 18x14x8" box. Frame sheets depend on the pack, it's nice to have some ridgidity, but like you said they don't conform to the body. It really depends on the pack and weight on how it feels on my back. Hiking backpacks are usually much better with this than travel packs. Tom Bihn is one company that makes adjustable, form-fitting frame sheets for several of their packs (Technonaut, Synapse, Synik). My favorite short trip packs right now are the Evergoods CPL24, Cabin Zero Military 28, Aer Travel Pack small (haven't tried 3 yet), and currently I'm planning on taking the Thule Aion 28 on a trip, which is a great pack so far.

Good question, I usually weight the bags myself so this may be my weight, or they updated the bag since I did this video and made it slightly lighter.

@@OneBagTravels Thank you for taking the time to weigh the bag and for replying to my comment. I appreciate it!

Bomb Proof was not on my back pack bingo card.

Sometimes I like the bright Cotopaxi colors 😀

@@OneBagTravels 👍🏻😄 They simply lift up the mood and brighten up the day…

Glad you enjoyed it!

The Allpa also comes in 35 and 42 liter versions 😀

@@OneBagTravels that's awesome

Thanks Tim! 😀

Nicccceeeee

I do, still catching up on a few other reviews I'm working on then I'll pick up the new allpa

Great!

I like the wall of bags 😊

👏👏👏 I want one too! Not so many backbacks yet, but then, if I add my handbags....

Great, hope you love it!

Thanks, and that's a great deal!

Which Store?

Cotopaxi at the Fashion Mall in Sandy, Ut. The promotion ended yesterday, the 28th. I had to buy another (small) item to get the discount. Backpack went for $170 before the discount.

Yeah! Thankfully they go on sale quite often.

Awesome! And thanks 😊

Hope you enjoy it!

Woot!

Glad you liked it!

Cotopaxi is pretty nice =)

No it doesn't, but you may be able to cinch down the backpack straps and put it over a rolling bag. It's not ideal and will have to kind of balance there.

@@OneBagTravels Thanks

Thanks for watching!

Thanks JT! =)

it's a wee bit over but can usually get away with carrying the Evergoods CTB26 on most personal item flights. True personal item would probably be the Osprey 26+6.

They're both good but my preference is the Mini MLC, I like the way it packs with a big duffel compartment, just throw your gear inside and off you go.

That's awesome! For what it's worth I've bought and tested dozens and dozens of packs and there is always another pack that looks better. It's a never ending search for the "perfect pack." 😀 That's great about Switzerland, that's going to be amazing! I have some local travel coming up, Arizona next month, then Hawaii over the holidays. I haven't booked my next international trip yet. I'm on the fence between Japan, Europe, and South America, probably Equador.

@@OneBagTravels Arizona is beautiful.. I just went to Queens Creek in August, drove interstate 17 to the Grand Canyon (it has to be the most scenic drive I’ve ever taken!) and stayed in a small town along Route 66 called Williams. Went to Sedona the following day and it’s like driving into the Cars movie, so amazing!

@@OneBagTravels I really want to explore Japan, but too nervous to go alone!

@@laurab4570 Sedona and the Grand Canyon are so pretty! I did that drive last winter 😃

I made a luggage sleeve out of colourful seatbelt fabric with snaps. It works perfectly.

That's the Hydrapak Stash 750ml. I've seen a lot of good recommendations but it ended up leaking on me so I didn't feature it.

Totally agree, they have a lack of basic color options. The 35 is available in black and a basic blue right now, for 28 they change the available colors so you just have to check back and hope they make it in something less bright

Not really that I know of. You could probably cinch down the shoulder strap and sternum strap adjusters and slide the shoulder strap over the handle, not ideal because it won't be tight on there and could slide around. You could probably add a little strap or bungee cord to keep it on tighter. I haven't tested this so you'd have to experiment to find a way that works.

That's the Matador Nano Dry Large Towel - onebagtravels.com/refer/matador-towel-large/

@@OneBagTravels thank you 🙏🏽

Yes they made some updates since I posted this review, I have the new one, just weighted it and it's 2.78 lbs, 1.26 kg on my scale.

Northface is good too! 😃

It's pretty close to half and half but just eyeballing it the bottom section (that sits closest to your back) looks like it may be a little bigger, but not my much.

That's a tough choice, but probably the Military 28, I just like the simplicity of that bag.

Great bonus!

@@OneBagTravels it’s beautiful and does not disappoint function wise. And it is mostly purple like I hoped. It was sent to us randomly.

Woah, there are so many choices! I've been using the Evergoods CPL24 lately and I really like that pack, but might be a little small for cold weather travel. My favorite bags so far have been CPL24, Cotopaxi Allpa, and Tortuga Setout. Not sure I can narrow it down to just one! Osprey and Cabin Zero have some great options as well.

That color is Evergreen. Looks like it's only available on the Cotopaxi site in Raspberry right now

Cotopaxi loves to change it up! They have a del-dia version that comes in a bunch of different color options, not this one though.

They're kind of different styles so I'd base it on which packing style you like better. Clamshell with built in packing cubes and a lot of organization, Cotopaxi. Large main compartment duffel style and easy to pack but less organization, Wingman.

@@OneBagTravels In terms of general build quality? And comfort

@@dstreamer Those brands are comparable quality. Comfort probably the Allpa, it's more of a duffel and has nice back padding and mesh.

35L is too big to fit under most seats.

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I doubt it, website says 15" and it's very tight with my 15.5"

Yeah, the hip belts tuck behind the back panel. You can see what it looks like at 4:02

Because the interior is setup like a clamshell with two sides and zippered compartments, I think it would work much better for travel than work. It would be hard to get stuff in and out if you had to open the pack completely and unzip one of the sides to access paperwork or something.

@@OneBagTravels Thank you for the explanation. Still have to give it some thought. As you say it will be harder but maybe I an adaptation it's all that it's needed. Thank you for your perspective.

Yeah a little bit but it really depends on the weight of the packing cubes you're using. Ultralight ones like Eagle Creek Isolate won't make that much difference but heavier ones definitely will.

Some it can, depends on the airline and the ticket

Good input, thanks!

I don't know if I weighted it for this demo 😣😣

I think you should go for it! Staying with friends makes it easy to do laundry

That's the Hydrapak stash. I had an issue with it leaking so I didn't post a review, it's a popular brand and I know other people who use them with no problem so maybe I just got unlucky. The other one I use is a Vapur Element, which I've had for years and still works great.

Might be getting stuck on fabric inside the pack. Corners tend to bunch the seams of fabric and can sometimes catch the zipper up. Try pulling the zipper away from the pack when going around that corner, or hold the fabric back from the inside with your finger and see if that helps.

@@OneBagTravels I appreciate the response. This thing definitely has something wrong with it, unfortunately. I’ve tried do do everything you said and more. Both zippers are getting stuck in the exact same spot on the side of the bag, so I’m gonna assume something is wrong with the teeth. Love the bag, otherwise.

@@bjc2430 Ah, that's a bummer. May have to return it then, Cotopaxi has a good return policy, I suspect they will fix/replace it for you.

Osprey 26+6 is close, similar clamshell style, it's a little over Ryanair's listed dimensions but I just saw a post showing it fit the sizer www.reddit.com/r/onebag/comments/1axx5wu/osprey_266_ryanair_sizer/?context=3

That's a Nite-Ize micro lock (amzn.to/2AQoJA8). They're great for discreetly locking zippers, they dont look like much so people don't notice them, but they have a little plastic twist lock in the middle. Good theft deterrant as it takes a minute to figure it out if you don't know how it works. They come in aluminum and stainless steel, steel is thinner so better for thinner zippers, but aluminum is lighter.

@@OneBagTravels This is perfect and exactly what I am looking for given the reasons that you mentioned. I am definitely getting this bag and the recommended locks. Thank you once again for this amazing review, for responding, and for helping me + us. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful day!!

Oh I see that you got your 15 in Dell in there!! Awesome!

It is a little tight but I fit mine so I think yours would fit as well =)

No I doubt it. I can fit it into an 18x14x8" box, but no way it's gonna fit into a box that small. Is that Ryanair? They're pretty strict on their dimensions.

@@OneBagTravelswhen you got it in that box, was it under packed?

@@RealMuperSan A little underpacked, just not overpacked

It fits but it's a little tight, I did a packing demo video showing it going into the box kzfaq.info/get/bejne/baigYMh93ripnoE.html

@@OneBagTravels Thank you!

Indeed I did. In hind site and in real life when I'm traveling and not shooting video for a review I tend to put my dirty shoes/sandals in a separate bag 😃

Did you ever find out? I am looking at this for work... I have a 17.3" work laptop. I understand it wont fit in the laptop compartment, which is advertised as a tight 15" compartment on Cotopaxi's website, but I was hoping it would still fit in the flap next to it... :( The 35L is a bit big for me as I have a short, small frame (5'0" female, 100lbs) so I would be beyond happy to hear that the 28L will fit my needs.

It does have a lot of design features, I like the internal packing cubes, but it's not for everyone 🤷‍♂️

They updated the bag since this video and I believe they made it lighter. I can double check the new weight when I get back as I have the updated version. RyanAir tends to be pretty strict with their carryon bag dimensions so I doubt you could get away with this bag.