#3 Overall travel pack Updated 1 June 2026
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L
Colourful, well-organised and tough — a carry-on favourite
THE undig SCORE — 3 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
87
Out of 100
Key characteristics
Capacity
25–45 LWeight
1.4–2.1 kgLaptop sleeve
Up to 16"Material
Nylon / polyesterWeather
Water-resistantOpening
Clamshell / panelHighlights
- ✓ Full clamshell opening — packs like a suitcase
- ✓ Three internal mesh compartments for organisation
- ✓ 1680D polyester shell — extremely abrasion-resistant
- ✓ Built-in rain cover stows in base
Our take
The Allpa 35L is the most suitcase-like backpack on the market. If you value organisation and don't mind a bit of extra weight, it's excellent.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Exceptional internal organisation — packing cubes almost unnecessary
- + Bombproof 1680D construction
- + Fun colourways and brand aesthetic
- + Built-in rain cover included
Cons
- − Heavy at 1.8 kg empty
- − Boxy shape isn't the most comfortable for long walks
- − Hip belt is minimal — not great under heavy loads
Review sources
We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier.
P
Pack Hacker Expert · Tier B
85
G
GearJunkie Expert · Tier B
Best Organisation
88
O
OutdoorGearLab Expert · Tier B
87
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