Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack
$229Cheaper
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Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack is cheaper at $229. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tortuga
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
$350
Released 2025
Which is better: the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack or Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack is the cheaper at $229. The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 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 | Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $229 MSRP; REI currently lists $230 | $350 |
| Brand | Cotopaxi | Tortuga |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Capacity liters | 35 | 40 |
| Weight (lb) | 2.93 | 4.5 |
| Laptop size (in) | 15 | 16 |
| Carry on compliant | No | Yes |
| Material | 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon, 840D ballistic ripstop nylon bottom, recycled ripstop polyester lining | ECOPAK EPX200 waterproof sailcloth (100% recycled polyester), YKK AquaGuard zippers, Woojin buckles |
| Warranty years | 99 | 99 |
| Dimensions (in) | 22 x 12 x 10 in | 22 x 14 x 8 in |
| Release | — | 2025 |
Sources — Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack: cotopaxi.com (verified 2026-09-21). Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L: tortugabackpacks.com (verified 2026-09-21).
What's the difference between the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack and Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity liters: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 35 vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 40
- Weight (lb): Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 2.93 vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 4.5
- Laptop size (in): Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 15 vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 16
- Carry on compliant: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack false vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L true
- Material: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon, 840D ballistic ripstop nylon bottom, recycled ripstop polyester lining vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L ECOPAK EPX200 waterproof sailcloth (100% recycled polyester), YKK AquaGuard zippers, Woojin buckles
- Dimensions (in): Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 22 x 12 x 10 in vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 22 x 14 x 8 in
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack
No sourced tester review yet.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
Only one whitelisted tester (Wirecutter) hands-on reviewed this exact model, naming it best backpack for dedicated single-bag travelers. They praise its suitcase-like packing, durable water-resistant sailcloth, and best-in-test adjustability and weight distribution, but flag the non-stowable shoulder straps and its 4.5-pound (4 lb 8 oz) empty weight. No other whitelisted source hands-on tested this exact model. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Suitcase-like, cavernous interior that is easy to pack and well organized; Most adjustable/customizable fit of all packs tested (torso, shoulder straps, waist belt); Durable, water-resistant sailcloth and best-in-test weight distribution under heavy load.
Flagged: Shoulder straps do not stow or remove, unlike competing picks; Heavy at 4.5 pounds empty, roughly 1.5 lb more than most other picks.