Review topics: ["size","straps","bag","problem","quality","looks","design","pockets","colors","trip","pack","zippers","backpack","compartments"].
Reviews
Fantastic personal item reviewing for 20 and 28 L
"This review is for both alpa 20 L and 28 L. I bought the 28 for my husband and 20 for me They are outstanding. We will be going to the galapagos in nov for 12 days and this will be perfect companion for the roller carry on. Both open flat and fit a lot of stuff I did some experimenting and the 20L i could put 7 light t shirts 2 light shorts, one bermuda jeans, one hiking pants, my flat iron and one hiking sandals The 28 will fit more stuff I will keep them light because we will have a roller bag carry on too. Both have water bottle holder, the 28 has more compartments like a big padded compartment for laptop and ipad Adding pictures side by side. For perspective i am 5. 2” and about 125. You can see the 28l and the 20 L in my back"
— Betina L. (5/5)
Allpa 28L Travel Pack
"This is truly the perfect pack! Very comfortable to travel with, fits under airplane seats, and holds everything. I bought this for a week-long trip to Guatemala and it fit everything I needed. The compartments are extremely useful and well thought out. Water bottle netting is extremely flexible - I was able to fit my 32OZ Nathan with no issue."
— Ysabella G. (5/5)
Super bag
"I got my new travel bag and I absolutely love it! I’m calling it a travel bag because I probably will only use it for trips (car, plane, etc. ); no reason I couldn’t use it daily, but I want to save it for special reasons. I love the compartmentalization that is offered inside-it makes it very helpful for packing! Can’t wait to go…. !"
— Sean P. (5/5)
Quality made
"The Cotopaxi Allpa comes in a few different sizes. The 35L looks quite bulky, so I went with the 28L. However, because of its clamshell suitcase design, a 30L to 32L version would really hit the sweet spot and be the ultimate size for a three-day trip. Because of that missing middle ground, I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars."
— BRYAN L. (4/5)
Love the design, with a couple of improvement ideas!
"Overall, I really love it—the design, the colors, and everything! I just have two suggestions for improvement. First, could the zippers be designed to be a bit smoother? Second, if it could add a feature at the shoulder strap area to convert it into a fully enclosed travel pack (with a cover/flap to tuck away the straps), it would be much easier to check in as luggage."
— Man Y. (5/5)
Travel bag
"Whilst I love the concept of this bag I have found that the exterior material scuffs quite easily on the black version. Other than this it is a great quality bag and to be fair the sales assistant was very upfront about this fact but these are just aesthetics. The actual quality cannot be faulted. Perhaps consider a different colour and not the waterproof material"
— P M. (5/5)
The best bag ever!
"The pockets! The dividers! The laptop sleeve! The chest strap! The water proof clamshell! The color! So much to love. I got this as my new go-to weekend travel bag or personal item on long haul flights and I've already taken it on a quick domestic weekend trip. 1000% love! My husband is already jealous and may need to get him a black one. Mine is orange and I love it! Already gotten compliments!"
— Abigail W. (5/5)
Nice look, not as well designed
"I really like the look in the size of the bag. Pockets are useful inside too, but the outside large pocket zipper is facing One Direction. Zipper needs to face one way and the other zip of the other way I tend to get stuck with the bag stretched tight. But the biggest problem is the secure laptop pocket opens on the opposite side of the rest of the bag. So you have to turn the bag over and if it’s not closed things fall out. Also the water bottle pocket should be on the opposite side of where the bag opens. finally the waist straps. Don’t have anywhere to go if you’re not using it. So you have a whole bunch of tied up straps behind your back or dangle strap down your legs because there’s no place to put them."
— David D. (3/5)
A Must Have for all travel
"This is by far the BEST BAG I have ever purchased for travel. It is so good I also purchased one for my wife. Holds so much, well made, the zippers are sturdy and it fits on domestic and international flights. It will probably last my lifetime from my experience so far with it."
— Scott M. (5/5)
Fantastic Warranty on a great product
"I purchased my original Allpa 28L about 11 years ago and have used it regularly for lots of weekend trip, a perfect airline carryon and I alway marvel at how much stuff I can fit in it. The out coating stated to come off and I was convinced I would be buying another, but a quick check showed it might be covered under warranty. To my surprise it was, and Cotopaxi quickly replaced it! I look forward to many more travels with my "new" Allpa 28L. Thanks!!"
— Rob H. (5/5)
