Nomatic
Nomatic Travel Bag 40L
$329.99
Released 2016
Best Travel Backpacks · head-to-head
Nomatic Travel Bag 40L vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack is cheaper at $229. Every spec and price links to its source.
Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack
$229Cheaper
Which is better: the Nomatic Travel Bag 40L or Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack?
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 | Nomatic Travel Bag 40L | Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329.99 MSRP from nomatic.com | $229 MSRP; REI currently lists $230 |
| Brand | Nomatic | Cotopaxi |
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Capacity liters | 40 | 35 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.42 | 2.93 |
| Laptop size (in) | 16 | 15 |
| Carry on compliant | Yes | No |
| Material | 90% polyester / 10% nylon, tarpaulin top/front/sides/bottom, ballistic weave back panel | 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon, 840D ballistic ripstop nylon bottom, recycled ripstop polyester lining |
| Warranty years | 99 | 99 |
| Dimensions (in) | 21 x 14 x 9 in | 22 x 12 x 10 in |
| Release | 2016 | — |
Sources — Nomatic Travel Bag 40L: nomatic.com (verified 2026-06-15). Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack: cotopaxi.com (verified 2026-09-21).
What's the difference between the Nomatic Travel Bag 40L and Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity liters: Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 40 vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 35
- Weight (lb): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 3.42 vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 2.93
- Laptop size (in): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 16 vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 15
- Carry on compliant: Nomatic Travel Bag 40L true vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack false
- Material: Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 90% polyester / 10% nylon, tarpaulin top/front/sides/bottom, ballistic weave back panel vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon, 840D ballistic ripstop nylon bottom, recycled ripstop polyester lining
- Dimensions (in): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 21 x 14 x 9 in vs Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack 22 x 12 x 10 in