Cotopaxi Allpa 42L + Fjallraven Kanken Review | Ultimate Two-Bag Carry-On + Personal Item Duo

There's so much information about the Allpa 35L online but so little on the 42L!! Whatever bag you choose, I hope this video helps you decide.
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Intro 00:00-1:09
Allpa 42L One Bag Potential 1:09-2:11
Why I chose the 42L 2:11-2:59
Allpa 42L Unique Features 2:59-5:02
Allpa 42L Suggestions 5:02-7:33
Kanken Review 7:33-8:54
Final Allpa 42L Review 8:54

[@Tripplebeem]

I have the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L as my one bag carry on for domestic flights in the USA, I've taken it on 4 or 5 trips. I can easily pack 5 or 6 days worth of clothing and tech stuff in it, but I will say that it is a large bag. I am a 6'4" guy who is on the larger size, so I think it looks smaller on me due to my size, but it definitely gets skeptical looks from busy body gate staff. Large backpacks are on the radar of airport employees, so I always tuck away the backpack straps when I get to my gate to make the bag look smaller and closer to a roller bag. Overall, its an amazing bag. If you have size anxiety about carrying it on, I might suggest the 35L with less stuff in it, but either way, you can't go wrong with these bags.

[@pingkanwulan6863]

I really love the colors you got! I just got mine a month ago and will use it soon to flight and planning to bring it with me into the cabin. Wish me luck!

[@reneedeer.studio]

Ahh thank you! I was originally planning on going with one mostly light blue but I’m so glad I changed my mind at the last second:) have you flown with yours yet? How did it go??

[@LisaR2392]

My 28 and 35 both have that amazing front pocket as well!! Also these are my favorite two bags of all time Cotopaxi and KanKen… I bought the strap pads for mine and they are amazing!

[@reneedeer.studio]

Oh wow really? I went to check a 35L out in store and it didn’t have it:( it was a huge deal breaker for me but I’m glad yours have them!! Definitely such a great combo. I don’t mind the straps but I’ll look into trying them out!

[@CrystalApple]

I have the 35l and I love it!! I wish the 35l had more of the features of the 42l like the water bottle holder.

[@reneedeer.studio]

I don’t get why it doesn’t have it!! Such a great pack though:) I’m loving my 42L

[@JoeGillian0]

Congrats on that bag .Hope you had a good time in New Zealand.... I am a backpack/sling freak but i still have not the perfect bag for me for carryon and one bag travel

[@reneedeer.studio]

Have you tried any of the Cotopaxi bags yet? Check out the excel sheet on r/onebag on reddit. So much valuable information there! You’ll definitely be able to narrow down you’re choices and find the perfect fit:)

[@SolanaDevon]

“I packed this bag a month ago, so….” LOLOL I just bought this bag today and absolutely plan to pack it out to see if it will do what I want it to do…. And my first trip with it will be in 9 month and the next one is in 2 years. 😂

[@reneedeer.studio]

I need to scratch the itch to start travelling some how😭

[@Vextra1701]

the TPU coated polyester is not on the Del Dia bags since they are repurposed material

[@reneedeer.studio]

Yea that was my bad I misread the website! I don’t mind too much since it comes with the rain cover. I was just surprised to see that when I opened my package

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

i also pack a month early (or even more sometimes) lol

[@reneedeer.studio]

I’m such a planner LOL

[@MivhaelMemes]

I have big soft spot for vintage backpacks

[@reneedeer.studio]

Me too! I usually thrift everything but I’m glad I splurged a little and got this new. They have a lifetime warranty so hopefully I’ll bring this one into the next generation with me;)

[@craigb7217]

Your bag is the Del Dia Version, so it does not have the TPU coating. I have the 35L Del Dia and I love it.

[@reneedeer.studio]

I misread the website but I don’t mind it since it comes with the rain cover and is such good quality:) I know a lot of people opt for the 35L, what was the deciding factor for you over the other sizes?

[@craigb7217]

Ultimately I decided on the 35L for portability, and I only need to pack about a week's worth of stuff in it. I also got 3 of the Cotopaxi packing cubes with it. I wish it came with the optional shoulder strap like the 42L does.

[@marsohlala]

How tall are you? Will the 42l be fine for average 5’2?

[@reneedeer.studio]

I’m 5’8! If you check one of the last clips in the video you can see me wearing it. It does look a little big on me but I think it could be fine. The hip belt can be slightly adjusted on the velcro strap it attaches to so you might be able to shorten the torso enough for it to be comfy:)

[@marsohlala]

@@reneedeer.studioperfect! That’s my main worry actually. I like the 42l but I’m not sure if it’ll fit me okay so I’m complicating to get the 35l.

[@iamsarahknight]

@@marsohlaladid you get the 42l Allpa? I’m 5’3” and worried about it being too big 🤔

[@marsohlala]

@@iamsarahknight hey I got the 35L. I’m just 5’2 and the size is right. The 42l would be so big for me. It’s really a great bag.