Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack

We cannot wait for the next adventure! So much so…my partner is conducting “trial packing runs”. Ha!

I have coveted this backpack for months. I tried it on in the store and checked out all the features. I thought of how I would pack it. And it did not disappoint. It lived up to all the expectations. I got the smaller one but I can’t believe it fit everything my normal carry on would. I was shocked.

Im a lifelong over packer. I bought the 42L Allpa recently with the goal of using it as my main suitcase/carryon for all trips. I used it the first time this summer for a 12 day trip and it was wonderful. Plenty of room for everything. We have an upcoming trip to Europe, where we will not be checking luggage, so we took the kids to look at the 35L Allpa and they were sold too! Perfect sizing for my 2 tweens! Not too big and not too small.

I decided to switch to an Allpa 35 L from a competitors 30 L travel backpack. The main reason for was 30 L was just not enough for my use case. What I found is that with the Allpa I am able to bring along a lot more than a 5 L change because of how the space is optimized in this backpack. The backpack itself is comparable in many ways, but the areas that this backpack is ahead of its peers it’s comfort which means I’m able to go further and carry more. Another aspect in which this bag is superior is the layout I am able to access items from in the internal accessories compartment by only zipping the top of the bag, which is helpful for a quick access items that I do not want in my exterior quick access compartments. After trying out multiple bags of this size tear I am happy to have to Allpa 35 L as my one bag for years to come.

I'm in the middle of a multi-flight trip writing this review, so it might change but I'm just letting people know that I have had no problems getting this bag, packed at around 85-90% capacity (not stuffed to the gills, but pretty packed!) on planes as my underseat backpack. Your foot room might suffer a bit on smaller planes, but it's been a breeze otherwise! Also, the compartments are delightfully well-designed for easy packing and travel. Photos attached for underseat "how packed was it" comparisons. Finally, love that the water bottle holder actually holds my 40 Oz hydro flask!

I had been looking at these for awhile before I finally made a color choice. The Fig is beautiful. I love it. The bag is pliable (not stiff) making it much more convenient. I will never use a hard suitcase again. I had no idea how organized a bag could be until I stumbled over a video of a single gal & cat that live in a van (kudos to her). She was right, the multiple separate zippered compartments changes everything. Strategic packing! I have control now, where I didn’t before!! I can open a section and not have to juggle, fearing something will fall out. We will be purchasing the second one as soon as my spouse chooses a color. Thank you Cotopaxi for making traveling much more convenient but still lightweight.

I love the bag. Have used it for a weekend camping and a weeklong beach trip. Sturdy zips and able to fix all my stuff easily.

This is so well made, which is typical of all Cotapaxi products. It’s worth every cent. I know it will stand up to heavy usage and I love it!