Cotopaxi Arenal 32L Backpack

Perfect carryon size, perfect for long day hikes or hut to hut treks

I purchased this bag to replace my Luzon 18L. That bag is still in excellent shape, but it’s designed to carry everything that I need. I tend to hike at least 10 miles, and need the room to carry food and extra clothes. This bag easily fits a 3L hydration bladder. The hip belt pockets are great for storing snacks and electrolyte tablets. There’s storage for trekking poles. The “brain” at the top of the pack has two pockets of differing sizes, a front and a back, to carry additional items that you need quick access to. There’s even pockets close to the hip belt for water bottles for when you need more than 3L, or you just want to carry something besides water. The main compartment of the bag is plenty roomy. I’ve stored my first aid kit, additional layers of clothing and a jacket, lunch, and I still have room left over. The pack weighs about 2 lbs when it’s empty. I’ve only hiked 10+ miles with it once and my back felt fine at the end of the trip thanks to the hip belt that helps distribute weight. It’s like a smaller version of the 70L pack that I use for backpacking (which unfortunately Cotopaxi no longer makes). I got the sea green color, which matches the photo on the website perfectly. I love my new pack and can’t wait to take it on many more journeys.

It so light and perfect for an average hike. I adore the colors on this pack. The pockets on the side can fit my phone and as a person who like 5’1 female it fits perfectly on me.

I have several backpacks and this is my first Cotopaxi backpack. I am very impressed with the design and quality. It’s very light and fits perfectly to my size, 5,3”. I also purchased the cotopaxi cubes to organize my belongings for my three weeks vacation.

This is my first trail pack and I love the design and color. It first perfectly with the adjustable straps.

Such a pretty seafoam color! Fits a lot more than a standard carryon but will still work as one! Comfortable for hikes too. Truly a dream come true for both its functionality and aesthetic.

I traded in my Cotopaxi Tarrak for the Arenal 32L because I wanted something with a bit more storage for multi-day hikes to the sierra alpine lakes. This bag is super spacious and has many exterior attachment points for hiking poles, a sleeping pad, backpacking tent, and my fly fishing gear. My favorite feature are the "snack pockets" built into the waist band. This is a fantastic, and functional bag that I will be using for many years.

I use this bag for climbing, hiking, road trips, and basically anything I can think of. For climbing, I can fit two pairs of shoes, the water bladder, plenty of chalk, my harness, and other gear with a lot of spare space. I love the ability to have a water bladder when I need it. It also fits me (5'4) and my husband (6'1) after we adjust it. It fits comfortable and doesn't pull on anything. Glad I made the purchase!