Cotopaxi Allpa 35 Review: New Version vs Old

I lied, the timecodes are down here:
5:15 - Full Bag Overview
16:46 - New vs. Old Version
The bag: www.cotopaxi.com/products/all...
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[@darksaga80]

2024 dialing in. Great video review and unbelievably this pack is still $200 three years after your review. Still completely worth it.

[@barr08]

Very useful info. I have the 42l version of this bag and love it! I got an old model 35l from REI's used site for shorter trips and plan on returning it for the new model due to the lack of a removable hip belt. Your video helped verify that there were no other reasons to keep the old model. Thanks!

[@lorimyers9404]

I literally just bought that exact bag in that exact color and used it on a short trip. It is now my favorite bag ever. Your review is spot on and I didn’t catch that little hidden zipper area in the larger compartment. Thank you.!

[@TheOYENDRILA]

Loved the little things you mentioned - rain cover, the secret camera placement, hip belts. The review addresses all my expectation and concerns for a bag. Keep up the great work.

[@meagancrowson2959]

This was exactly the review I was looking for!

[@aldodominguez1]

Great video, its super helpful. Hope you have a great time in Australia

[@afzalnajam2817]

Thank you so much for this review! As someone who was about to pull the trigger on one of these, it's great to know that there's a difference between the black and the green versions!!

[@JoaoNorimBandeira]

Gotta say Devon, this was a great first video. Didn't expect to open up your channel and see there wasn't any previous content. You seem pretty comfortable, and presented good content. Good job, and hopefully you can start travelling soon, despite the restrictions we're all subject too right now...

[@aredheadboy]

Thanks a lot!

[@sharonmurillopersonal4849]

Thank you! Why do you only have 96 subscribers? High-quality video and valuable info!

[@001vikingsfan]

Solid review. Nice job.

[@nnuggit]

My favorite review of this and you have no other videos, dang!

[@goingtobed]

I always use a kanken as my day pack too. It's so universal, and itll definitely let you blend into the local crowd, especially in Europe. Very unassuming which is nice

[@jennholman8441]

Great job Devon, excellent information, fair/balanced, lots of variable and your tone is great! You are a Pro - I am confused by the rain cover and how that works... :(

[@GarfieldConnolly]

Super useful, thanks for this

[@per-olamjomark7452]

Thanks for the review, quite helpful since I realized today that Cotopaxi is having a sale online. Too bad I am severely indecisive just as you.

[@miyabaker377]

Great Great review! Thanks

[@arguchik]

Thanks for your review! I've been looking at this bag, and I didn't realize that the new version doesn't have the compression straps inside the big compartment. That isn't a deal breaker for me since I do use packing cubes, but it's something to be aware of. Most of the reviews I've seen are of the older version of the bag, so really the only difference I knew about was that the new version has that removable hip belt. (This matters to me - I'm not a huge fan of hip belts on a travel pack, but it's nice to have the option of using it if I have to walk a really long way for some reason - which has happened to me before.)

[@kyleandrews1221]

Nicely done Devon. Have the old version and love it. First time I used it I couldn't close the laptop sleeve zipper after packing the bag, but soon realized it was because I had cranked down the compression straps (I don't use cubes). Once I loosened the straps a little, the laptop zipper closed easily. Just in case that's useful.

[@leilaatumah1864]

Hopeful you’ll still make that one year review!

[@mrkool1]

Great review, what color was that bag? Thanks

[@bellaluce7088]

This was helpful, thank you!

[@threemooseketeersalaska3614]

Thanks for the review….so its been 1 year! How’s it going? What’s your favorite travel pack now? :)

[@alexevans997]

I need an update!! I am going to Europe for 2-3 months and am looking at this bag as well as the AER pack 3

[@deepinurmom8159]

Good job bro

[@BikeTaher]

Thanks for the comprehensive review. It seems the bag is a little compromised in terms of security, for example the side opening on the large clothes compartment seems does not seem to be lockable?

[@aredheadboy]

Not really safely lockable. The only thing stopping someone from getting past your lock would be the piece of fabric that the zippers zip past when they're closed. Those little loops will make it super difficult for thieves to get into, but if you're looking for something to lock up like a bank vault then this definitely won't work for you

[@Letsgogetlosts]

New family here great content nice bag.

[@j4hrul391]

Can you link the camera cube you ended up using?

[@jamesjamez4]

what is your opinion between the 35L and the 42L

[@velyvely6479]

i dont know if theyve just not updated the online pics but the old design is still there...

[@margarethaazul]

How I will know wish one is the old version on line?

[@kareemsakr41]

Is your daypack the kanken 13 or 15?

[@CaptTrips19]

Great review! Assume your trip to Australia was a no-go after all? Hope you got to head somewhere else :)

[@aredheadboy]

Hopefully getting to go next year! Thanks for the kind words!

[@Zjankku]

So the 35L version doesn't have the small top pocket in laptop compartment like 42L has?

[@aredheadboy]

Unless you mean the little inside pocket in the laptop compartment for an iPad or something, then it must not

[@wilowjan]

how did you like the travel bag? pacsafe's are good too, 45L to add to your indecisiveness.

[@aredheadboy]

Hey there! Haven't gotten to do any international travel yet (that's coming up at the end of next month) but from the domestic traveling I've done via plane, it's pretty great! Very sturdy and almost looks better with wear.

[@truneilson]

Did it not come with an add on mesh water bottle pocket? Update on the bag?

[@aredheadboy]

No mesh water bottle holder, I feel like they may sell that as an add on but not sure. Update is so far the bag has been great for the domestic travel I've been able to do! Just enough space and flies well as a carry on.

[@antongrad]

So you tend to change your mind a bit much ??? Lol 😂 I thought I was the only one

[@leilaatumah1864]

Ding 😂💀

[@durksworld]

I wonder what happened to this fella.

[@deathbystereo-]

Bags that are half the price are water proof

[@orbispictus6127]

Can you name some? As far as I know, most waterproof bags are expensive. And by waterproof term, I mean 100% waterproof. For ex: MEC vapour overnight pack ($70 clearance price) are pretty waterproof at the level of outer fabric and seams but not the zippers. So we can't label it 100% waterproof but highly water resistant.

[@budget_nomad]

It just looks shit tbh. Ospreys will be 10x more comfortable. Get the farpoint 40 or Tropos.

[@shrimp319]

co toe pox e (pronunciation)

[@MonkeySpecs301]

I thought you reviewing the bag not your face?

[@bobdobbs7828]

You sure didn't try very hard to upload every week.

[@aredheadboy]

Covid sucks, huh

[@bobdobbs7828]

@@aredheadboy So do excuses.

[@Leftoutknitter]

SQUEE. 200% indecisive. 9 months out, 6 weeks in EU. I was right on the click point, this confirmed it.

[@kakkak89]

I like your style. I also have the new allpa 35 (blue, I also like the green one) paired with a 17L kånken to travel the world, hopefully next year.