Cotopaxi Allpa 28L Travel Pack, Blue Spruce and Abyss

I regard this as a "travel pack" as stated in its description. There are better packs for hiking. However, this pack is great for a few days on the road, or (as I plan to use it) for a carry-on when I still need to check luggage. The internal layout is great and helps keep one organized. Its good for keeping a back up outfit or two available in case your luggage gets lost. Holds laptops, your sundries bag, a couple of outfits, underwear, and of course other gear, batteries, cell chargers, etc. The side with the two zipper compartments is actually as large as the one on the opposite side with an additional, smaller compartment over the top of it. More space than I thought. It has decently cushioned shoulder straps and a narrow waist belt than can be tucked away when not using. The shoulder straps cannot by stowed away.

I travel a lot, from airplanes, to cruise ships, automobile, and train. The demands on the right travel packs is important, and the size and durability are top on the must need for me. I chose the 28L Allpa mainly because I have used other 40L, 50L and 60L packs, and the right weight and comfort seem to land me at 28L. I do marry this pack with the Cotopaxi 38L roller for my complete travel plans because I normally have between 35-60L of stuff I pack for a 1-2 week vacation. The 28L is a great 1-2 day bag. It can hold for me 3 pair of socks and underwear, 3 shirts, 2 pants, 1 pair of shoes, shaving kit, tech bag and 13" laptop. Depending on the season, you may be able to pack more. When fully packed the Allpa sits comfortably on the back, and it has adjustment straps and a hip strap if needed to more adjustable comfort. The clam shell opening is great for access, and the mesh netting provides a bit more stability when packing and closing. The outer construction is a nice weather resistant material, and the side mesh water bottle pocket is a nice touch. There are handles on the top and bottom, and one on the side opposite of the bottle holder, which makes it ease to lift in and out of over heads, trunks, or under seats. The 28L Allpa can fit under a seat for plane travel, even fully packed. There are a total of 4 different compartments (zipper) that can be used, one small one in front for money, wallet, cellphone charging cable, a 1/4 zip pocket that can hold toiletry bag, keys, small items, the main compartment with has a full mesh zipper side and another side that is 3/4 size for shoes and other compactable items. The back has a velvet pocket that can fit up to a 15inch laptop, and an additional sleeve for a tablet of portable screen. All the zippers are color coded so you can know what compartment you are opening, and they are YKK durable. You can get the Allpa in a larger size, but I found this size manageable for me and my needs.

I think it’s a very nice travel pack. It has a lot of storage and has a simple design. Which I really appreciate.

Super durable outside and roomie inside. Perfect size to be the personal item on flights and can easily fit a week’s worth of clothes.

THE GOOD - It’s not a backpack you would want to use to hike the Pacific Trail, but anything from overnight up to 3 days it work’s well, as long as you don’t overload it. Are there better backpacks out there, sure. But if you’re taking a trip by train, plane, or car, this is my go to bag. I can pack enough stuff for up to a month or more as long as I have access to a washer every week. And the shoulder straps have enough padding allowing me to travel around towns, across airport terminals or moving around train stations. The ease of packing is excellent. Open the main compartment and on one side is a large pocket with a zippered mesh cover. The other side has two pockets, both with zippered mesh covers. You can’t find an easier packing option. For traveling it beats a traditional top loading backpack requires you to dig through the bag to find things. I have the black bag with aqua zippers. Multiple colors are available, including one of a kind colored bags. If you’re really adventurous you can ask for a “surprise” bag, and be surprised with the colors when it arrives. THE BAD - As you might have guessed from other reviews, the cost of this bag is very high! You will need to decide if it is worth it or not. After looking at the quality, and the fact it uses recycled materials I decided to go with Cotopaxi. But again, you need to make your own choice. The only other thing that bothers me about this bag is there are no compression straps. My work around is to make a couple of adjustable straps to use when the bag is to floppy.

I’ve been in the market for a new black backpack for years now. The previous bag I purchased I had for about a decade. What I love about this bag is that I can carry it on my back but also bring on planes yet can carry so much. I absolutely love the compartments! I no longer take a suitcase because I can carry my on plane items as well as three nights worth of clothing. I do think it was unnecessary to have another slot for a second computer or iPad. Just adds more weight and unnecessary compartments but whatever! The belt quality is on point, super comfortable, and the zipper quality is fantastic

A fabulous little travel backpack! I used it to fly to NYC for a long weekend, and it held everything I needed and still fit under the seat of an Embraer ERJ 175 twin-jet plane. Nice collection of pockets that help you stay organized, lightweight, fun colors, comfortable to carry around the airport or city. Shoulder straps have good padding. I loved the suitcase-style opening. Only took off a star because even after using it, I still think the price is steep. Also, the main zipper doesn’t slide smoothly. For this much money, I shouldn’t have to do anything to make the zipper smoother. It should work perfectly.

I needed a semi-big backpack for work travel that would fit under airline seats and fit a lot of stuff! This one is perfect for that. It is a good backpack with the perfect organization pockets.

黒のコトパクシがあることをYouTubeで知りました。 カラフルなイメージが、先行してると思いますが、オールブラックもあり大人旅にも充分使えます。 55歳です。 日本人の好きな⁈黒です。 YouTubeを見習い35タイプを先に買い、ちと大きすぎ、この28で納得。納まりました。 女性にも大丈夫ですよ。 決してパソコンなどは最優先ではなく、旅の収納が基本、まるでソフトスーツケースですね、 背負える！ 前に持ってきても気の利くミニファスナーの ちょっとしたポケットが2箇所前にあり、ほんと気が効きます。鍵やサイフ。 欠点､､､そうですね、グレゴリーのような中を明るくして欲しかったなと思いました。 明るくするのは一番得意だと思うので‼︎ この場に及んでオールブラックでした‼︎

This bag is really revolutionary good. My husband was looking for a travel weekend bag and this was perfect! Brand had many sizes that fit our needs.

aún no la uso, pero le cabe muchísimo! es muy bonita y cómoda con unos packing cubes aparte, le cabe mucho más estaría bien que trajera la bolsa impermeable como en versiones anteriores

The product is super good. It's very comfy and i like it the way it fits my shoulders and back. And the seller ships very fast.

Best backpack for the price point & can you use as a personal item on flights