Cotopaxi Allpa 42L

Pros

• The zippers are probably one of the best things I can say about this bag. Both the inside and outside ones are so sturdy and have held up so well even when I’ve overpacked the bag!
• Backpacks: My 2 Favourites 2. Cotopaxi Allpa 42L
• I’m kind of shocked how many ppl report issues getting their Allpa 42 as a carry on, I have taken it all over Latin America and China over the last year or so with no issues at all. ... it always fits perfectly in overhead bins.
• I love my 42L and have brought it to many countries as carry on without issue. The pack does get scuffed up, but not much more than any other pack.

Cons

• 🎒 Cotopaxi Allpa 42L - 1.3kg
• I used to use my cotopaxi allpa 42L but found that it was getting pretty painful for my back and shoulders when fully loaded (I am very very petite).
• You can get the older version of the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L on sale for $130 at the Sierra Trading Post.
• the bag itself is a bit flimsy so if you unzip it all the way everything would flop out a bit.
• It can sometimes take a bit of shifting around because the bag’s soft cover allows rigid items to protrude/ make it difficult to slide in. Regardless of that or weight though, it’s always fit in the carry on checker!