Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Backpack Review and Packing Demo: Best Carry-on Travel Bag?

[@MrSoulMonk]

An honest review-well done! It is nice to see a detailed review from an actual user extolling the features. Wishing you many more safe travels.

[@jelisawiltse4198]

This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen - thank you!

[@haillevaldes]

Awesome review, thank you so much for all this well-rounded information!

[@ceceliahowell5390]

I’m also 5’5” so I’m so glad I got to see what it looks like on!! Thanks!

[@ivybridges]

I'm glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@jharper9798]

This review is so helpful! Thank you! 😊

[@MrDroc]

Thank's for this review 😊

[@Mdawgbboy]

Awesome review!! Concise, informative, and personable. Thank you very much for trying on the bag and stating your relative torso length. As a 5’4” individual, that was really helpful in deciding whether I should purchase it or not. Super excited to see more travel tips/gear content.

[@ivybridges]

Glad the video was helpful for you!

[@ifrahirshad1724]

so did you get the 42 or 35?

[@rcdriver107]

Love this Cotopaxi travel backpack - 42 Liters. It is very important to buy quality like no matter what...

[@stonew1927]

How many people know that Cotopaxi is the name of a beautiful perfectly symmetrical snow covered volcano in Ecuador? Hence, the llama/alpaca as it's symbol, although I think it would make more sense to have used the mountain. I really like this bag. Thank you for reviewing it. Had I seen it earlier I might have ordered it. But I ended up purchasing the new eBags Mother Load DLX Travel pack. It's probably a step down in quality but I liked the dimensions and it has similar features including a padded hip belt and for a 1/4th of the cost it can't be beat! So I'm excited to see how that one works out . . .

[@GarfieldConnolly]

Super useful, cheers

[@MelangeJolie]

This review was so helpful! I think you helped me make up my mind! Awesome channel

[@ivybridges]

Thank you so much, glad I could help! :)

[@OHSOKIMBERLY]

Thanks for sharing I am definitely in the market for a great travel backpack 🎒🎉🧡💐

[@ivybridges]

Hope you find the perfect one for you! :)

[@OHSOKIMBERLY]

@@ivybridges I'm definitely getting this one in bright colors 😁

[@Londonlandsabroad]

Can you tell me what the straps on the rain cover are for?

[@jsdclight]

I have one they are really good

[@ivybridges]

They're the best!

[@Hannah-cy6wx]

I’m 5’1. Think I might go with the 35L. I’m going to Italy for 2 weeks in may, not sure if I’ll be able to fit everything in it and one bag it for 2 weeks! I’ve never done one bag before but i might try!

[@ivybridges]

I think the 35L would be perfect for two weeks! Typically I use the 42 for month long trips. Hope you have a great time in Italy!

[@FluffyGrl]

@@ivybridges Good to know! I, like @Hannah-cy6wx, am only 5'1" and am getting ready for a 2-week trip to Italy. We do plan on a couple of Air BnB stays to do laundry specifically so we can pack super light. 😃

[@Ducayneau]

Good review. Quite a heavy bag though!

[@ballin1394]

I have the 35L in all black. The Allpa backpacks are very comfortable. The only addition I would like to have seen is luggage handle sleeve (trolly sleeve) on the back of the backpack. Otherwise, is a great pack.

[@ivybridges]

That would be a great addition!

[@aaronzamora4760]

Any chance you flew with KLM with this bag and carried on? If so, did you encounter any trouble?

[@ivybridges]

Sorry I haven't flown with KLM, but I doubt you'll have issues with the larger airlines.

[@cormierchelsea]

I just ordered this bag! Do you know the dimensions of the packing cubes you used?

[@ivybridges]

You’re going to love it! Sorry I don’t know the dimensions, but one of the cubes is a medium to large size and the other is a more standard medium cube.

[@jeffhoffmann5018]

My only complaint is the water bottle holder is too small

[@ivybridges]

Agreed! It is a bit small and not very flexible. But I usually just put mine in my daypack.

[@RealMuperSan]

I’ve got the 35 and 28 liters. Haven’t had a chance to use either unfortunately

[@ivybridges]

I feel like the 28 would be great for weekend trips. Hope you get to use them soon!

[@umizainol]

​@@ivybridgesI used the 28L for 1wk in Maldives. It has been perfect for me by far! Altho' i am seriousl considering the 42L for longer 3-4wks travel

[@joshhivner6264]

Just curious did you happen to go on qatar airways with this bag?

[@ivybridges]

Sorry I did not fly with Qatar!

[@WhiskeyReview]

You do know that they do laundry in Italy