Allpa 42L Travel Pack

Selling the Allpa 42 only to move on: very comfortable even packed with the hip belt, top-notch organization, tough and nearly brand-new after many trips.

“I have an Allpa 42 that I'm selling, and it's certainly not because I don't like it!”

Has lived out of the Allpa 42 for two years in South Asia and flown it widely; main gripes are a small bottle sleeve and some useless inner pouches.

“I love the Allpa 42, I’ve lived out of it for two consecutive years in South Asia, flown it all over, and think if you want a bag of this size, it is nearly”

At 5' and 115 lb the women's Osprey didn't fit, so she went with the Cotopaxi 42L and has been thrilled.

“I ended up going with a Cotopaxi 42 L and have been thrilled with it.”

Can stuff her Cotopaxi 42L under the seat when it's not full.

“I have a Cotopaxi 42L that I can stuff under the seat when it’s not full.”

Settled on the Allpa 42 after trying all three bags: comfortable even with heavy loads and great organization, but feels like a back suitcase.

“Settled on the Cotopaxi 42. I’m 5’10 and it fits quite nicely. I do however call it my back suit case as it does feel like a roller board on my back.”

Packed the Allpa 42 for a 10-day trip; it held a ton and the waist straps were great, though she'd take a rolling carry-on abroad.

“I have the Alpa 42 and I packed it for a 10 day trip to SLC, Sawtooth Mtns, and Boise.”

Chose the Allpa 42 over the Fairview, Porter 46 and others; loves the clamshell opening and layout, and even biked short distances with it, missing only compression straps.

“I ended up with the Cotopaxi Allpa 42 and absolutely love it. I stalked the website for a Del Dia color combo that spoke to me, and I couldn't be happier.”

Doesn't love the Allpa 42: too big with poor support straps, and plans to sell it.

“I have the Allpa 42 and I don't love it - I'm actually going to sell it on poshmark I think.”

Flew TAP with the Allpa 42L at 8.2 kg; weighed at the counter but accepted, and not put in the sizer.

“I came in at 8.2kg with my allpa 42L and they were fine with it.”

Traveled two weeks in South America moving every two days with the Allpa 42L and loved it: comfy, fits a lot, easy to pack and looks great.

“I just traveled to South America for 2 weeks with this bag (and packing cubes) where I was moving locations every 2ish days… and loved it!”

At 4'10" finds the Allpa 42L very comfortable and has taken it overseas multiple times, though it feels heavy after a long time without a frame.

“Allpa 42 L is very comfortable for me and I’ve taken it overseas multiple times.”

Absolutely loves her new Allpa 42L: ample space, good laptop compartment and dreamy built-in packing compartments.

“I recently bought the cotopaxi allpa 42L and am absolutely in love. I needed a bag with a good laptop compartment because I'm bringing my macbook air and a portable”

Returned the Farpoint for a Cotopaxi 42L and absolutely loves its internal compartmentalization, though it is a bit less comfy.

“I ended up getting a Cotopaxi 42l which I absolutely love. A but less comfy but all of the internal compartmentalization is very helpful for someone as unorganized as me.”

Travels 3-5 months a year with the Allpa 42L and loves it; finds it comfortable for the short stretches he wears it.

“currently use the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L and love it. Both seem a lot more well thought out, organized etc, and don't seem to be hiking backpacks adapted for air travel, the way the”

Kept the Allpa 42L over the 35L for its comfort and load lifters and plans to underpack it as a carry-on.

“I ended up returning the 35 and keeping the 42 due to comfort and versatility in packing.”

Bought the Allpa 42 and found it not remotely comfortable at about 30 pounds; the waist strap is useless without a frame.

“Packed it up, about 30 pounds, tried it on.”

Owns both and prefers the Cotopaxi for internal organization and a better laptop location, not minding the lack of compression straps.

“I have both and prefer the Cotipaxi for the internal organization, better laptop/tablet storage location (I hate the laptop pouch on the Farpoint being in front), big front pocket etc.”

Owns the Allpa 42 and Farpoint 40; the Allpa feels larger and heavier with more capacity than expected and he preferred its clamshell opening.

“The Allpa feels larger and heavier, and definitely has a greater storage capacity than the 2L difference suggests. I preferred the clamshell opening of the Allpa as well”

Fully packed the Allpa 42L, found it far too tall for Ryanair's carry-on size and swapped it for the 35L.

“When I fully packed a 42L, and checked it against the Ryanair carryon measurements, it was a good 5-10 inches too tall. Granted, I haven’t had the opportunity to test”

Flew cross-country with a packed Allpa 42L and found it hard to get into the overhead bin.

“I just flew American airlines cross country with a packed 42L, it was a bitch to get into overhead.”

Likes the Allpa 42, choosing it over the Farpoint because it felt simple and straightforward.

“I have the Alpa 42 and so far I've liked it. People complain its too boxy but I'm a bigger guy at 6'. Chose the Alpa over the Farpoint because the Alpa just felt simple and straightforward.”

Used the Allpa 42L on a few trips and found it so uncomfortable fully loaded that his back thanked him for selling it.

“I’m 5’7” 145 pounds and used the Allpa 42L on a few trips. So uncomfortable when fully loaded. The bag has no straps inside so all the contents kind of”

At 5'4" would not recommend the Allpa 42L as it is too big to be comfortable.

“I’m 5’4” and would not recommend the 42L Allpa, it’s just too big to be comfortable.”

Owns the Allpa 42L and the TP3 and regrets the Allpa: too floppy, uncomfortable straps when fully packed, a janky hip belt and a laptop compartment that does not protect.

“I own both, but the Allpa in 42L but essentially, the cotopaxi bag is way too floppy and the straps are uncomfortable when fully packed. The TP3 is heavy but”

Has flown with the Allpa 42L exclusively for years without trouble getting it on a plane; it sits on her hips fine and feels lighter than a standard bag.

“I have never had trouble getting an Allpa on a plane and have flown with the Allpa exclusively for years, but I also travel with mobility aids and need priority”

Compared the Eagle Creek Tour and Allpa 42L, returning the Eagle Creek (real capacity 30-35L, asymmetries) and keeping the Allpa as a true 42L, with only test-pack experience so far.

“I ordered an Eagle Creek Tour 40 L and a Cotopaxi Allpa 42 to compare, and I returned the Eagle Creek. After some testing, I believe the real capacity is”

Owns the Allpa 35 and 42, finds either packs more than the Farpoint though the Osprey carries more comfortably, and the 42 is her favorite though it gets huge when full.

“I actually own the Allpa 42 as well! Either Allpa has better packing capacity than the Osprey, although I will say the Osprey is more comfortable to carry when all”

Bought both to test and got about half again as much into the Allpa 42, which is sleeker and fits overhead even on smaller planes.

“Cotopaxi Allpa > Osprey Fairview”

Owns the Allpa 42L: straps and removable hip belt stow behind a panel, it came with a rain cover and a shoulder strap, and has a handle on each side.

“I have the Allpa 42L and you can stow away the straps. The hip belt is removable and adjustable. The Allpa 35L would probably be better for you. In the”

Owned the Allpa 42 for over two years across many states and countries and calls it a fun bag, best bought on sale or in the 35L size.

“I owned the Allpa 42 for over 2 years and it was actually a fun bag. Saw a lot of states and countries with it. Between the 2 I'd get”

At 5'4" she cannot get the frame to fit: shoulder straps do not touch her shoulders and the hip belt sits too far from them.

“I ordered (and just received) the Allpa 42. Was super excited after doing tons of research. I opened it and thought it was perfect. Then I put it on. I’m”

Has been backpacking Southeast Asia with the Allpa 42L, is rough with bags, and says the outer material exceeded expectations and holds up amazingly.

“Just thought I’d mention I’ve been backpacking SEA with my Allpa 42L and had concerns about the material on the outside especially because I’m pretty rough with my bags- it has exceeded my expectations. Holds up amazingly!”

Used the Allpa 42L fully packed for six months across France, the UK, Spain and Italy as a tool rather than a precious item; the organization works with packing cubes, though sand changed the front color.

“so ive been using the alpa 42l for the past 6 months traveling ( france - uk - spain - italy) with it fully packed. it has seen some shit”

Used the 42L for a 13-month trip and all his travel since, never once checking it, and finds it more comfortable than the 35L.

“We just finished a 13 month trip last year with my GF and I did it with the 42L while she used my other 35L (the less beat up one”

Chose it over the Peak Design for its organization; it feels huge and heavy even empty, does not work well in tiny Embraer bins and the laptop compartment is tight when full.

“I finally decided to go with the Alpa because it forced me to be very organized and methodical about stuff I am bringing along as well what I pick up along the way.”

Replaced his Peak Design pack with the Allpa 42L, finding it carries more and costs about half as much; his wife likes her Allpa 35.

“I got my wife the Allpa 35 and she really liked how it packs and how much space it has. So I got the 42l to match her.”

Used the Allpa 42 for three weeks in Italy and found it way too much bag, easy to overpack into a giant bulgy lump; now only uses it for the laundromat and road trips.

“I used a 42 for 3 weeks in Italy and it's just waaay too much bag, it's easy to overpack, and then you have a giant bulgy lump on your back.”

Ordered both the 35L and 42L, packed the same things in each and kept the 42L because its load lifters made a huge difference; it is a bit baggy when not full and the bottle pocket is small.

“The reason I got the 42 over the 35 was because of the load lifters. I ordered both to figure it out, packed the same things in both, and the lifters made a huuuge difference.”