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Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L is cheaper at $179. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack or Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L?

The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L is the cheaper at $179. The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L
US price $229 MSRP; REI currently lists $230 $179
BrandCotopaxiPatagonia
Released
Capacity liters 35 32
Weight (lb) 2.93 1.79
Laptop size (in) 15 15
Carry on compliant No Yes
Material 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon, 840D ballistic ripstop nylon bottom, recycled ripstop polyester lining 300D 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, recycled TPU-film laminate; 200D recycled polyester PU-coated lining
Warranty years 99 99
Dimensions (in) 22 x 12 x 10 in 22 x 10.5 x 6.75 in
Release

Sources — Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack: cotopaxi.com (verified 2026-09-21). Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L: packhacker.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack and Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Capacity liters: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 35 vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 32
  • Weight (lb): Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 2.93 vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 1.79
  • Carry on compliant: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack false vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L true
  • Material: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon, 840D ballistic ripstop nylon bottom, recycled ripstop polyester lining vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 300D 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, recycled TPU-film laminate; 200D recycled polyester PU-coated lining
  • Dimensions (in): Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 22 x 12 x 10 in vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L 22 x 10.5 x 6.75 in

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