Allpa 35L Travel Pack

Loved the Allpa 35L at first but it ended up huge and heavy, lumpy when not full and needing a large flat space to open.

“I started out with the 35L Allpa a few years ago (really loved it for a while!) but it ended up just being huge and heavy.”

Likes the Allpa 35 on a 6-week trip, noting a heavy base weight that is fine if you aren't walking around with it all day.

“I personally really like my Allpa 35, it is a little heavy on the base weight though.”

Loves the Allpa 35L's organisation and finds it very comfortable.

“Cotopaxi Allpa 35l is my bag of choice. Love the organisation and I find it very comfortable!”

At 5'4" really likes the Allpa 35: very comfortable through the airport and fit more than her Osprey with the same load.

“I have the Allpa 35 and really like it. I’m 5’4”. I didn’t hike with it as I was visiting friends but it was very comfortable to carry round the airport for a few”

Loves the Allpa 35L Del Dia: light, good straps, suitcase-style opening and a sweet spot of organization pockets.

“I also have a 35L cotopaxi Deldia and love it. Its very lightweight in itself.”

Loves her Allpa 35L, which holds almost as much as the Fairview with better organization, a bottle holder and laptop compartment.

“Cotopaxi 35L holds almost as much as the Fairview, but has superior internal organization, and has a water bottle holder and laptop compartment.”

Happy with the Allpa 35, a short endorsement in a bag-comparison thread.

“happy with the Allpa 35.”

Moved to a Cotopaxi 35L pack that is lighter, with great organization pockets and a good removable waist strap, and smooshes under most seats.

“In came a Cotopaxi 35L pack, which is lighter, great org pockets, has a good, removable waist strap, and can be smooshed under most seats unless stuffed like a thanksgiving turkey.”

Uses the Allpa 35 as her usual bag; the straps and belts distribute weight nicely but full it is unwieldy and the maximum size she can carry.

“And when the Cotopaxi 35L is packed full that thing is unwieldy. The straps/belts distribute the weight nicely but it’s the maximum sizeI would be able to comfortably carry for months.”

He and his wife preferred the Cotopaxi (35L) over the Fairview for weight distribution and capacity; five years on it still looks new, though it is heavy and lacks a bottle holder.

“We vastly preferred the Cotopaxi. All the Osprey bags we tried on made us feel like turtles, bulging in a weird way and pulling us backwards.”

At 5'5" uses the Cotopaxi 35L for plane travel only; works well for her frame with no durability issues after 1.5 years.

“travel with a Cotopaxi 35L for airplane travel only. I’ve heard complaints about it being uncomfortable especially for bigger people on Reddit and YouTube but it works well for me and my frame.”

Likes the Allpa 35's organization, rectangular shape and removable hip belt, but it starts to hurt her shoulders after about 45 minutes and the hip belt doesn't carry the load well.

“I have a Cotopaxi Allpa 35 (Del Dia). I've only brought it on a couple short trips so far, and I purposely overpacked to see how it would perform for longer trips/larger loads.”

Finds the Cotopaxi 35L bigger than expected at 5'5"; overpacked it on a week trip and plans to go 28L.

“I just used my 35 on a week trip and definitely overpacked.”

Sold the Cotopaxi 35L after a couple trips because it gave her horrible back pain even with the hip belt at about 12 kg.

“I ended up selling my Cotopaxi 35L after using it on a couple trips.”

At 4'11" has used the Allpa 35 on 15+ trips and finds it very durable; the lack of load lifters on the smaller pack occasionally causes weight-distribution problems.

“He has the 42 liter, and I have the 35 liter, and they're great.”

Finds the Allpa 35 fine but too heavy and hanging off her shoulders, so she bought the REI 40.

“I have an Allpa 35 and it’s fine, but too heavy and hangs off my shoulders.”

Has had no issues on Ryanair or easyJet with the Cotopaxi 35 and likes it for solo travel and backpacking.

“I have the Cotopaxi 35 and have never had any issues on European flights (Ryanair, easyjet, etc).”

Owns the Allpa 35L but hasn't used it since getting the Dragonfly: bulkier, heavier, scuffs and turtles on him.

“I have the allpa 35L and the ULA Dragonfly 30L, and since getting the dragonfly I have literally never used the allpa again. In my experience, the dragonfly carries a”

Finds the Allpa 35L floppy when underpacked and smaller than a 35L feels, but loves its big stash pocket.

“The floppiness is annoying, but it's only noticeable if the bag isn't at least moderately packed out. I really only use it on trips where I need a max-size carry-on,”

Huge Allpa fan: uses the 35L for full-week business trips and the 28L for shorter ones.

“I'm a huge Allpa fan. Really I don't bring my Allpa 35 unless its filled - I use packing cubes and my Tetris game fills those nicely. For shorter trips”

Really likes his 35L Allpa after 12 years with a Tortuga; likes the pocket organization.

“I really like my 35L Allpa. I used to carry a Tortuga for 12 years and made the switch once the straps gave out. I like the different pockets for organization in the Allpa.”

Chose the Cotopaxi 35 for Greece for its organizing pockets and perfect size, but it is floppy when not full.

“I tried the Baboon and Coto 35, went with the Coto bc of the organizing pockets. I could organize smaller things to be in their place and accessible as I”

Found the Allpa 35L tight for a week of fall clothes plus laptop and camera and switched to a roller due to weight.

“I ended up switching to a roller bag due to weight, eagle creek expanse wheeled international carry on. It’s about the same capacity as the Allpa 35.”

Carries a 35L Allpa for clothes and a 28L as a sling-style second bag for week-long trips.

“For a week or so, I carry two Allpas, the 35L which fits my clothes, a flat iron, and my toiletries”

Loves her Cotopaxi Allpa 35L, which she carries as her main travel pack alongside a Fjallraven High Coast crossbody.

“I love the high coast crossbody and my my allpa 35”

Loving the Allpa 35L halfway through a 7-month trip; it has done great so far.

“loving my cotopaxi 35L allpa! I’m about halfway through a 7 month trip and it’s done me great so far!”

Uses a black Allpa 35L and finds it makes travel easier; staff at a 5-star hotel thanked her for the light luggage.

“Something that really helped me was getting my bag in black (I have a Cotopaxi allpa 35l).”

Spent a month in Europe with the Allpa 35, mostly in duffel mode, and loved it for short hops.

“I just got back from a month in Europe with a Cotopaxi Allpa 35.”

Obsessed with her Allpa 35L after six years: opens like a clamshell and always seems to fit more than expected.

“I'm obsessed with my Allpa 35L and I've had it for 6 years. It is my primary travel bag.”

Has the black Allpa 35L, plenty for under 2 weeks, but it is not meant for long walks and feels bulky when fully loaded.

“Also have the all black edition. Doesn't look like a hiking pack which is always nice and 35L has been plenty for me for trips <2 weeks in warm weather.”

Took the Allpa 35 to Spain: great organization, but no compression straps and less comfortable than the Fairview 40 on long walks.

“I recently went on 2 trips. 1 with Allpa35 ~2 weeks in Spain, other with Osprey Fairview 40 for ~3 weeks in South America.”

Carried 8-13 kg in the Allpa 35L for two weeks across Africa with an upper-back issue and found it mostly comfortable, though a bit long.

“I traveled for 2 weeks across Africa with the 35L Allpa and a Patagonia black hole mini MLC (30L).”

Carries a week of clothes, toiletries and electronics in the Allpa 35L with room left for small souvenirs.

“I have the allpa 35L that fits my needs just fine. I carry a weeks worth of clothes, a toiletry kit, and a few small electronics and still have enough room for small souvenirs”

Likes the Allpa 35L, which feels bigger than 35 and stays very comfy fully packed, though not for long hikes.

“yeah, i do like the allpa. i have the 35L size, feels bigger than 35 to me....”

Finds the Allpa 35L very functional and likes that it opens like a suitcase.

“I have a Cotapaxi Allpa 35L. It is very functional and opens like a suitcase which I like.”

Six months into a trip with the Cotopaxi 35L and has never had an issue with bag sizers.

“doing 6 months with the Cotopaxi 35L and my husband has the Osprey Farpoint 40L.”

Found the Allpa 35 super uncomfortable when fully loaded.

“I have the Cotopaxi Allpa 35 but found it super uncomfortable when fully loaded.”

Finds the Allpa 35L harness comfortable and its waist strap functional, but the clamshell made it hard to access the inside in a shared hotel room.

“I actually find the harness comfortable and the waist strap solidly functional for distributing weight. It was almost perfect for a trip to Victoria, B.C. a couple of weekends back”

Loves the Allpa 35L, which feels bigger than 35L with a compartment for everything and is comfortable, though it pushes overhead-bin capacity when full.

“I have the 35L Allpa and I love it. It feels bigger than 35L and it has a compartment for everything. It is awesome for plane travel, comfortable to carry,”

Found the Allpa 35L roomier and easier to pack than the Farpoint 40, with a removable hip belt as a plus.

“I found the Allpa roomier and easier to pack in with the compartment configuration. The removable hipbelt was also a big plus for me.”

Found the Allpa 35 more comfortable than the Farpoint.

“I found the Allpa 35 more comfort than the far point. I also like the brand and the colors.”

He and his partner love their Allpa 35Ls, praising the big front pocket and compartments, and find it comfortable enough for airport-to-hostel trips.

“Partner and I both have the Allpa 35L and love it. Have traveled quite a bit with them without issue. It’s not as comfortable as my Osprey Atmos AG 65L”

At 5'2" loved a borrowed Allpa 35 on a trip to Sweden and Finland so much she bought her own.

“I borrowed a friend's Allpa 35 for a trip to Sweden and Finland this spring and I loved it. I loved it so much, I just purchased my own Allpa 35.”

Loves her Allpa 35L, which fit 15 kg of stuff and stayed okay to carry and is carry-on compatible with most airlines.

“I love my 35 l. It fits enough for me for two weeks and some. It’s crazy how much you can fit in it and it’s still closing easily. I”

Loves her Allpa 35L, which worked for three weeks in Iceland, though she would add compression straps.

“I love my Allpa 35L but I am 5’9”.”

At 5'2" still feels a bit engulfed by the Allpa 35L.

“I’m 5’2” and use the 35l and still feel a bit engulfed by the bag. 42 is way too big for me.”

At 5'1" finds the Allpa 35L a little big and heavy but doable, and did a nine-day Norway winter trip with no problems.

“I’m 5’1”, it’s a little big on me and can get heavy but it’s more than doable, especially if you’re not moving around a lot. I did a 9 day”

One-bagged with the Allpa 35L for three months straight and found it great overall, though hard to zip when very full.

“I've been one bagging with it for about 3 months straight now and its been great overall. But, I never use the hip straps, and it can be a little hard to zip when its very full.”

Calls his first-edition Allpa 35L a bomber, reliable bag.

“I still have their 1st edition Allpa 35L. It has been such a bomber bag; so reliable.”

Is quite happy with the original Allpa 35L, wishing only for a removable waist strap.

“I’m quite happy with the original even so.”

Finds the Allpa 35L so much more comfortable than the 42L while fitting about the same amount.

“The Allpa 35L is SO much more comfortable, and while I know it’s technically not possible, I seem to fit the exact same amount in it as I do in my 42.”

At 5' finds the Allpa 35L feels large but fits.

“I'm 5' even and petite - I have the 35L and while it feels large, it does fit.”

Has loved his first-edition Allpa 35L since the Kickstarter shipments.

“I have the very first 35L in blue. I’ve loved using it ever since they started shipping out to the people who backed the campaign.”

Shows his Allpa 35L damaged after a few trips despite careful use, with Cotopaxi refusing coverage since function was not compromised.

“This is my Allpa 35L after a few trips. I used it as a carry-on bag and treated it with care. Cotopaxi says that they don't cover this damage since”

Loves her Allpa 35L, gets compliments on it and believes she fits more in it than in a 40L North Face duffel.

“I love my Cotopaxi Allpa (35L). Also love the colors! I always get compliments for it. And I cannot explain how but I truly believe I can fit more in it”

Likes the Allpa a lot on a few trips: opens like a suitcase, packs a ton and fit under Delta seats; no bottle pocket and the laptop area is thin on padding.

“Yeah I’ve taken it on a few trips and do like the bag a lot. I love that it opens like a suitcase and you can pack a ton in”

Has used the Allpa 35 for years and really liked it, though he is now going for something lighter and smaller.

“I've used it for years and really liked it, but I am going for a lighter, smaller bag this time around.”

Has a GR2 but got the Allpa 35 for travel and finds it amazing: very comfortable, useful organization and a nice water bottle holder.

“I just got an allpa 35 for travel as the go rucks (while great bags) are just a little to robust for travel. I find the straps on go ruck”

Really likes the Allpa 35, which fits everything with packing cubes and went carry-on on Air France just under the weight limit.

“I have the Allpa 35 and really like it. With packing cubes it fits everything I need very well and doesn’t feel too heavy. I just used it carryon Airfrance”

Chose the Allpa 35L over the TP3 and is very happy with it.

“I ended up with the Allpa and I'm very happy with it.”

Owns the Allpa and finds it great apart from the straps digging into his shoulders after extended use when fully packed.

“I own the Cotopaxi and have been eyeing the travel pack 3 👀”

Finds the Allpa 35L straps do not dig in or hurt even after long periods at 5'8".

“Haven’t tried Aer, but I can at least share my thoughts on the Cotopaxi 35l. A lot of people complain about the straps”

Upgraded from a Farpoint 40 that was not a true 40L to the Allpa 35L, which he calls a beast.

“Had a farpoint 40L for a long time but it wasn't a true 40L bag. I upgraded to a Cotopaxi allpa 35L and it has been a beast.”

At around 5'2 loves the fit of her Allpa 35L, finding it far better than the Aer TP3 she also bought and holding more.

“Way better than the Aer TP3 I also bought and even fits more.”

Did six weeks backpacking through Europe with her Allpa 35L and it was great.

“i did 6 weeks backpacking through europe with it and it was great.”

A 5'3 woman who loves the Allpa, hooking her bottle to a strap with a carabiner.

“Seconding (or thirding) the Allpa, I'm 5'3 and love it!”

A 5'2 narrow-shouldered woman who fits it well with the chest strap, removing the hip strap, and finds it manageable and organized.

“I’ve only used it for two trips so far, no like hiking applications. I really like it!”

Has used it for years and loves the bag but hates the frame height and how it carries on her 5'4 short torso.

“hate the frame height and how it carries.”

Says he would not buy the Cotopaxi again if he could go back in time.

“If I could go back in time I wouldn't buy the Cotopaxi again.”

Started on the Farpoint 40 but kept the Allpa 35 for a family member; as a shorter woman it fit her better, with good internal organization and a better laptop sleeve position.

“I then got the Cotopaxi Allpa 35 for a family member and ended up keeping it. I found I tended to reach more for the Cotopaxi since as a shorter”

Uses the TP3 for short weekends and the Allpa 35L for longer trips; it is definitely a full 35L and comfortable, though without load lifters.

“I have the TP3 and the Cotopaxi 35. The TP3 has better build quality but is lacking on space compared to the Cotopaxi. I don’t know if the TP3 is”

Super satisfied with his Allpa 35L: works great with packing cubes, is comfortable to wear and fits his laptop perfectly.

“I am super satisfied with my Allpa 35l and I am guessing the 42l is just as good. Works great with my packing cubes and it is comfortable to wear. My laptop fits perfectly in it.”

Reports the Allpa 35L flew on Spirit as a personal item packed to the brim.

“Just FYI the Allpa 35L flew on spirit as a personal item packed to brim.”

Dislikes not having an integrated bottle pocket and would not buy the Allpa 35L again.

“I wouldn’t get the allpa again and thinking of trying something else.”

Finds the back padding unspectacular: he can feel laptops through the pouch and it gets uncomfortable when full or with the waist buckle.

“I have an Allpa 35L and I wouldn't say that the back padding is anything spectacular. I've been able to feel two different laptops through the pouch, and it can”

Loves the colors, materials and side-access zip, but the straps sit too wide for her petite torso and the bag looks odd and slumps when not full.

“I have the Allpa 35l and my biggest complaint is that the shoulder straps feel like they’re set too wide for my admittedly petite torso.”

Pretty good support and organization with fun colours, though it looks bulky packed to the max and the hip belt is not the best.

“I use the Cotopaxi 35L and it's pretty good in terms of support and organization, and I personally like the fun colours. But it can look a little bulky if”

Found the Allpa 35L huge on her under-5'5 frame on a trip to Sweden.

“I found the Cotopaxi 35L to be huge on my frame as someone <5”5. I took it with me to Sweden and thought I was gonna snap in half tbh.”

Did multiple trips with the 35L including the full Annapurna Circuit and found it great, though a bit of a squeeze for longer trips.

“I've done multiple trips with the 35L, including the full Annapurna Circuit and it was great!”

Three months living on the road with the Allpa 35L and wishes he had the 27-28L instead.

“I'm going on month 3 of living on the road with a 35L Cotopaxi Alpa and I wish I had the 27L instead of the 35L.”

Loves her Allpa 35 and says it holds more than the Farpoint 40 and is bigger than most 40L bags, so the 42 isn't needed.

“I have the Allpa 35 and love it - I wouldn't do the 42, the measurements aren't real and the 35 is actually bigger than most 40L backpacks of other brands.”

Tried the Allpa 35 against the Aer, Peak Design, Stubble and Tortuga: it felt big and frumpy when not full and the straps dug into her collarbones with a hip belt that doesn't redistribute weight well, though its $200 price is appealing; she returned it.

“But for me, the biggest problem turned out to be the straps that dig into my collarbones, and the hip belt that doesn’t redistribute the weight as well as other”

Loves his Allpa 35L: a bit lumpy unless you use packing cubes and the laptop pouch is huge and open, but it looks good and is more durable than expected.

“I have the 38l Cotopaxi and love it. It’s a bit lumpy if you do not pack well (I’d recommend using packing cubes) and the laptop pouch is huge and”