Cotopaxi  Elqui 24 L Daypack

This light weight backpack is great for work, hiking and overnight trips. The colors are great and I prefer it to a different brand I was using. It fits perfectly underneath planes for travel and easy to hand wash ! Thanks cotapaxi for making products that are meant to be used !!

I am a true fan of previous years of Cotopaxi. I love the color combinations, the pockets and organization, etc. this bag has none of those things. There are no cute color combos and absolutely no pockets for organization. It’s one big hole. I can live with a unified color- but the lack or organization is really disappointing considering the history with how amazing the bags have been. Of course after I bought this, opened it and threw the tags away- they come out with a bag that does have pockets. I have been disappointed in the website recently too that you can’t see into each bag and you can’t see all of the color combinations. May have to move onto a new company I can see what I am getting.

I like this backpack a lot but I wasn’t blown away. It’s pretty average and a few of the features are more aesthetic than anything. The loader straps are pretty useless and the waist belt is thin and unpadded so I wouldn’t rely on that. The grain color has a slight green undertone but otherwise is pretty. I got this pack to have something for easy 1-2 hour hikes with my toddler and then bopping around town without looking like I just got off the PCT and it does that well. If I was going for anything longer or designated day hikes I would opt for something more like the Gregory Juno.

This bag is lightweight and can fit a lot despite the relatively small form factor. I love the water bottle pockets on the sides, the stretchy front mesh pocket, and the strap pockets. I do wish there were some more internal pockets/compartments for more organization. If you’re deciding between the 24L and the 18L, I would go for the 24L. It does not feel big at all, and has a better shape in my option (the 18L feels like a turtle shell).

I purchased the Elqui 18L and 24L to compare and ended up keeping the 24L. I found the 24L to be more functional being able to hold multiple layers while still being supportive enough. I play tennis and this backpack is large enough to hold a racket, shoes, and a jacket. Worth noting though, this 24L feels a little smaller than other 24L backpacks I've tried on, potentially because the capacity also takes into account of front pocket. I wish the pockets on the straps were slightly bigger. They're large enough to hold my iPhone 15 Pro but I do feel that I need to be rough putting in and taking it out. I got both the grain and foam/silver leaf color. The grain has a military green undertone while the foam/silver leaf is accurate to the website pictures. While this is not the most technical bag, I do find the aesthetics make me excited to wear it and the quality will stand up for many hikes to come.

The pros: most comfortable shoulder straps, the three zippers make it comfortable to get in and out. Cons: side pockets are too small, and it's difficult to put anything in them. Front-outer pocket is too big and not secure enough (stuff can easily fall out). The main pocket is too small. The handle is unbelievably small. Anyone with big hands/fingers cannot use it.

I bought this for an in between sized bag between my regular traveling bag pack and smaller hydration bag. The color and comfort are top notch. The top pocket on the top is quite small (just enough to hold my iPhone and passport) but the side pockets fit a standard water bottle and the pockets on the shoulder straps give additional storage options.

I bought this backpack for my boyfriend as a gift. We are going camping in Yellowstone national park and I think this was a great choice for the trip. The blue color I ordered looks great and my boyfriend loved it. He also loves the design and how it supports his back when the backpack is full of stuff.

I really love this bag! I use it for travel, day hikes and trips. I’m pretty particular too! It’s light and pack able into my larger carryon bag, but still big enough for my water bottle, my laptop, books, a sweatshirt and an extra pair of shoes. The way it opens is a game changer. Thank you! 🙏

Took it on a girls hiking trip to Crested Butte,CO. It is the perfect size to hold everything I wanted without ending up with a heavy load. It was perfect for my day hikes and going to the art festival as well.