Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Backpack Review: The Ultimate Travel Backpack?

Hey travel fam! 🌍✈️ Ready to find out if the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Backpack is your new go-to for all your adventures? We’ve road-tested this baby for a week in the rugged landscapes of Iceland and another week in the tropical paradise of Tulum, Mexico. Spoiler alert: It's packed with features that might make it the ultimate travel backpack. Let's dive in!
🧳 Bag Specs:
Capacity: 35 liters
Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 8 inches
Weight: 3.4 lbs (1.54 kg)
Materials: Durable, water-resistant TPU-coated polyester
🔍 In-Depth Features:
Multiple internal pockets for ultimate organization
Padded laptop sleeve for up to 15” laptops
Detachable hip belt for extra support
Reinforced grab handles for easy carrying
Compression straps to keep your gear secure
Water-resistant zippers for added protection
🚀 Review Highlights:
Iceland Test: Handling the rugged, cold environment
Tulum Test: Keeping cool and organized in the heat
Comfort and fit for different body types
Versatility for different types of travel
Ease of access with clamshell opening
🌈 Likes:
Tons of pockets for keeping everything organized
Super durable and water-resistant
Comfortable to wear, even when fully packed
Stylish design with vibrant colors
👎🏾 Dislikes:
Lack of dedicated water bottle pocket
Hip belt might be overkill for short trips
Is the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L the ultimate travel backpack? Hit play to find out! 🎥👇🏾
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0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Bag Specs Overview
3:38 - Exterior Pockets & Features
10:32 - Internal Pockets & Organization
17:29 - Likes & Dislikes
19:43 - Final Thoughts & Recommendations
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[@blafonovision4342]

I love my Allpa. It's my go-to for one-bag travel.

[@Bosslady0202]

Oh my God! You should do instructional and review videos. You were very precise, knowledgeable and well spoken. Great job ❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾

[@cjb8888]

The updated version just came out….and it has an external water bottle holder!!

[@PolinaPark]

the best review ever! thank you so much!

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Thank you for watching!!

[@lenaolson5484]

Thanks for all the details! This was really helpful :)

[@kristinfields3598]

This was a great review! Thank you ! I am going to get this off your recommendation!

[@AmesAndGeo]

Gah! Thank you! I have been a long time lurker of these bags but have been hesitant to buy because I am a fellow chesty girl! You've sold me!

[@CrystalApple]

I have the 35l and I love it. I do agree that it should have an external water bottle holder.

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Thanks for watching!! We’re on the fence about trying the packing cubes and would love to hear from people who carry the backpack. Do you use your backpack with or without the Cotopaxi packing cubes?

[@CrystalApple]

@@FlirtingWithTravel I don't have the Cotopaxi packing cubes. They are a little expensive, but oh so cute. So, I may purchase them in the future. Right now I use my backpack with compression packing cubes from bagsmart 😀

[@TanjaTucker]

I've been eyeing this bag for a while now. You just convinced me to order it. And I chose the surprise me option! 😊

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Oooh I hope you LOVE the color you get!

[@thatgirl3960]

This is such a good review! Thank you! If you haven’t already, I would love to see you compare it with the Gregory Border 40. Thanks again!

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Thanks so much for watching! Great suggestion, I’ll add it to my list!

[@Bosslady0202]

I hope the company sees this video and attach it to their website. Make sure you get 💴💴💴

[@avaa828]

Great review! 1x viewer, really enjoyed video breakdown. Have been bin search of a close to perfect bag. think there could be an easy access small pouch on that hip flap for a ok phone or wallet with and inside zip maybe and a stretchable pocket on backpack handle for a pair of sunglasses or phone. And place to attach a caribiner for phone, flashlight or whistle . things i carry when traveling even on non solos. Thanks again!!

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Thanks for watching!! Those are some great extra feature ideas. If you’re not opposed to adding something to your bag to accomplish that, I recommend the Matador Speedstash, it can be added to the shoulder strap and is big enough to hold a phone, passport, small wallet. (We have a review on the channel if you have a few extra minutes to check it out)

[@avaa828]

@@FlirtingWithTravel will watch it rn. Can't wait to check out your suggestion. Thanks so much!

[@LisaR2392]

Ive watched EVERY review of this bag on the internet and THIS is THE BEST i've ever seen!! EXCELLENT!! BTW, I have this bag as well as the 28L and they are amazing!! The 42L has a water bottle pocket as well.

[@gareman9417]

I've owned my 35 L for over a year (which I bought in Montreal), i don't need to watch the reviews on something I already own but I do and I gotta agree, this video is hands down the best review.

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Thank you so much for watching! I love hearing that the 42L has a water bottle pocket, do you find that you have issues with airlines trying to gate check the bag, that’s been my fear with going over 35L

[@rahim5217]

@@FlirtingWithTravel I have the 42L and have never had any issue with taking it on any airline as a carry on. This applies to both domestic and international flights. I tried the 35L, but I opted for the somewhat larger 42L and I have not regretted it at all. I have owned the 42L for a little over a year now and have gone on multiple trips with it. It's the best travel bag I have ever owned!

[@avaa828]

Part 2.. ill have ti watch more of your videos, curious to see how you travel with 2 laptops? Sometimes i travel with 1 laptop and 1 travel monitor to work uncompromised w 2 screens. Do you find that the laptop doesn't get too much pressure from a really packed bag?

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Thankfully no issues with the 2 laptops yet. I keep both of them in my personal item, and add my portable monitor to my carryon. It’s not the most comfortable situation, but it’s exactly like you said about working uncompromised.

[@SolanaDevon]

You also forgot to mention that you can “hide” the backpack straps in the back so that it is more “check bag friendly” to keep the straps from getting caught on conveyor belts. I bought one recently and though I haven’t had a trip to use it for yet, I absolutely love it. I also got a smaller backpack from them as a daypack. I did go through and looked at EVERY 35L Del Dia that was available at the time until I found “the one” for me. I had definite pickiness for the main color and colors I didn’t want for the straps. I got such an awesome bag and, just like a fingerprint, no one else has this bag, so if it goes missing it will be obvious that this is MY bag.

[@FlirtingWithTravel]

Oh my goodness!! Great catch, how did I miss talking about that, I love that feature. Love the attention to detail, it’s a bag you can carry for years so it’s amazing you can find just the right color. What color did you pick for a primary color?

[@SolanaDevon]

@@FlirtingWithTravel I went with one of the darker blue colors. That was my first must-have. Then I just went through ALLLLL of the others to find the straps I liked best. I can’t wait to use it to go to Scotland for 2-3 weeks in an RV. It’s going to be perfect…. Or else. 😝