Cotopaxi  Allpa 35 L Travel Pack

I purchased this 35L pack and have used it to travel cross country to Boston a couple times. We just returned from a 3 week trip to Croatia and Italy and I have to say I absolutely LOVE this bag. Comfortable and packs so much stuff. Small warning, it’s definitely a carry on and 8 out of 10 flights you won’t be hassled. But twice the gate agent made me check it and both times they lost my bag. I saw many people with the same pack (even the latter 42L) on the same flights! I’m sure it was just the gate agent thought it was too big. It’s not, it will fit. 10/10.

I bought this backpack at Cotopaxi 8 years ago, for about $153, after discounts. This pack went with me to Europe and then across the US, 2018 to 2020. The TPU coating does not stand the test of time. I remember after my initial travels in 2018, I started to see that the coating began to wear off. I wasn’t subjecting this bag to extreme conditions; it went from car trunks to overhead compartments and then to hotel closets. Looking at recent reviews critical of this pack (“Bag trashed after a couple of uses”) a year ago, it appears that there may be a defect in the manufacturing process related to the TPU coating. I now keep this in my car, with the rain cover on, on top of an all-weather mat. I use this as my emergency bag. I wouldn’t bring this bag into a space that I do not own, on account of the TPU coating falling off. I contacted Cotopaxi, and their customer service said that it was normal and tried to pass it off as “yeah but it shows the character” and offered me a gift card, which I did not use. The straps and the zippers are still solid. I can’t recommend this, due to the failing of the TPU material.

After thoroughly researching and reading glowing reviews, I was excited to purchase the Allpa 35L. The main reason I chose this bag was it was supposed to be water resistant. What I didn’t expect was for the bag to end up scratched and scuffed after just a couple of uses. None of my other bags have ever worn down this quickly. It's a massive letdown. When I contacted Cotopaxi, they brushed it off, claiming it was "normal" and purely cosmetic—not a defect. For a bag that costs over $200, it shouldn't look like it's been through years of use after just a few uses. Their solution? Offering sending tape to cover up the spots where the TPU had scratched off. Seriously? For the price, the bag should hold up far better than this. I'll keep using it so people can see just how poor the quality and craftsmanship really are. I expected so much more from a premium bag, but after only three uses, it looks completely trashed. Save your money. Go for Patagonia or any other brand that actually delivers quality.

Allpa35--I totally love this backpack and hoping that the issue can be rectified (thinking an issue with the 35 and maybe I should size up to the 42) I wanted to give 5 stars but lost a star for the zipper issue See my previous ticket and a follow-up after receiving the replacement. Hoping to get a response soon Subject: Allpa 35 zipper issues Message: I received an Allpa 35 backpack in June 2024, as a gift from a friend. I travelled to Europe for 8 weeks (using the back) and just returned. It was quite a challenge opening and closing the backpack (even when half empty). Assuming there must be an issue with how this was made. I love the backpack and hoping that you can replace this (no charge) as it is definitely not properly functional and takes at least 2 people to hold together to zip open and close. I received the replacement Allpa 35 today-thank you. This one appears to have the same issue but at a different point of the zipper (more towards the middle)- is this an overall issue with the 35's? Should I get a 42 instead? Do advise

This backpack was ideal for our trip across China. We did a 10 day four locations trip. Being a large man I was concerned it would fit my clothes and all the things needed for travel. But I was pleasantly surprised. We used suited nomad compression sacks and everything fit wonderfully. I’m 6’3” wear XL shirts L pants. I was able to pack 6 pants, 7 tops, 7 pairs of socks, sandals and hiking shoes, the 18L bag, full toiletries, outlet converter, sleeping mat, and camp towel. We felt these packs were ideal for carry-on bags and they were plenary comfy to wear while we walked to our hotel/hostels and to and from public transit. We used carabiners to attach our batac packs to our larger packs but we found that it would be better to have just the one pack when traveling. Overall these were comfy when fully loaded. Held everything we needed. And looked good while we did it. The bags held up great through two international flights with layovers, two regional flights, one overnight train, and many taxi/bus/train rides. I Highly recommend this pack for the traveler who doesn’t want to deal with baggage claim or lost luggage, and who wants to move quickly through airports and public transit.

I bought this bag because I was taking a trip through Spirit airlines. If you know, Spirit airlines only allows a personal bag on for free. I saw the measurements online for this bag and it was perfect. I was able to pack a weeks worth of clothes, shoes, and other beauty products and essentials. This bag fits so much and it keeps everything organized with its built in dividers. I am so glad I decided to spend the money and get this bag because it is true my worth every penny. Hands down the best travel bag for when you don’t want to pay for a carryon.

Absolutely love the color combo! It's everything I could hope for in a travel backpack since I'm a heavy packer and it's basically a suitcase. Love all the adjustable straps and padding as well, completely customizable for everyone!

Got this travel pack as a surprise for my girlfriend, who is a classic over-packer, and she is thrilled. The Allpa is amazingly strong feeling, which simultaneously being very light. So much space! And it comes with many well thought out features, like the rain cover and the handles. Perfect pack. The big winner of the set, however, was the Batac Del Dia daypack -- the features on this bag are wonderful, and she packs it full of everything she can possibly fit inside, and it still performs amazingly well. It's by far her favorite day pack. Even packed full, it feels strong and light. And it has all the colors... I can't recommend this enough.

This is my second Allpa 35L pack and until recently have been a big fan, mainly based on the functionality as a travel a lot on is great for one bag for short trips and multiple uses during the trip. Recently, I was on a trip and under normal use, the inside zipper pulled apart. The bag is just over a year old. I expected a company like Cotopaxi to stand behind this simple product fail. After submitting a warranty claim, several days later I received an email stating that this is not covered under warranty and they suggested I pay for a third party repair service. I've been a big Cotopaxi fan for a while and will never purchase a product again. There are many similar/superior quality product companies that stand behind their product.

I first bought my Allpa when Cotopaxi was just a sprouting company. I loved it then, and I love it now. It’s comfortable, even when packed to capacity, and the organization compartments keep everything organized. The outer layer keeps my items dry in light rain and it even packs into a carry-on compartment, despite having the capacity to carry all I need for a several week trip. It has accompanied me around the world and I’ve suggested it to countless friends. There is not a pack that compares. Plus- it’s super stylish for both men and women. 5 star luggage bag!