Allpa 42L Travel Duffel
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Why We Like The Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Duffel
Wherever our travels take us, the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Duffel keeps our gear organized and protected in a comfortable package. This duffel has a removable hip belt and backpack straps, so we can haul our cargo while island hopping from hostel to hostel, and the durable, TPU-coated materials keep light rain from soaking our gear. This pack has plentiful organization options, including internal zippered mesh panels that keep our clothes tidy and quick-access external pockets that keep our smaller essentials nearby.
Details
- Large backpack-style duffel for extended, fast-moving trips
- 42-liter capacity carries everything you need for life on the road
- Durable, waterproof materials keep your gear protected
- Low-profile harness system evenly distributes weight
- Comfortable shoulder straps and hip belt make carrying easy
- Full-wrap opening offers total access to the main compartment
- Carabiner lash points allow you to secure extra gear to the bag
- Multiple pockets ensure that you stay organized while traveling
- Item #CTXB0FF
- Material
- [face fabric] 1000D polyester, TPU coating, [panels] 840D ballistic nylon
- Volume
- 42L (2563cu in)
- Backpack Carry
- yes
- Shoulder Strap
- padded, adjustable
- Pockets
- 2 internal mesh, 2 zippered side, 1 zippered top, 1 laptop sleeve (15in), 1 tablet sleeve (12.5in)
- Carry-On
- yes
- Compression
- front
- Closure
- zippered front panel, zippered top
- Dimensions
- 22 x 14 x 11in
- Claimed Weight
- 4lb 2oz
- Activity
- travel
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 929 ratings
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The 42L travel backpack is highly regarded for its excellent design and functionality. Reviewers praise its great organization, with multiple pockets and compartments that make packing and accessing items easy. The clamshell opening, comfortable straps and waist belt, and stylish appearance are also highlighted as key positives. While some minor issues are mentioned, the backpack is generally considered an outstanding option that enhances the travel experience.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 14, 2025
This backpack is excellent and
This backpack is excellent and provides me with the comfort and ability to travel long distances with all of my belongings easily.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
July 13, 2025
Perfect pack
I bought this pack for a Safari trip. It had all the space I needed and help me stay organized.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 30, 2025
Compact enough for short trips and expandable enough for a week.
Strong zippers and thick materials make this bag a tough, do-it-all addition to my trips. I can take everything I need and be on the go without worrying about the weather.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 29, 2025
Great for Multi-Day Travel
Bought this bag for a 2 week trip travelling mainly by bus and train. I was so impressed with how much you could fit and how easily it was to carry! Wonderful bag.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 25, 2025
Lots of compliments!
I bought this for myself and naturally, my finance used it for his weekend bachelor party for his best friend. Whelp, he loves it and said he got a handful of compliments. He loved the way it felt, looked and that it held everything but still had room. He has asked for his own! š
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 20, 2025
Great Travel Bag
Lots of pocket technology. Stylish colors as always with Cotopaxi. Love that it has water bottle carriers which seems to have gone to the wayside with other travel bags.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 17, 2025
Happy.
Bought the pack after reading a lot of positive reviews online. The pack feels durable and I love the sustainably minded construction. Also a massive fan of the clam shell style main pouch. Plan on using it for camping and travel.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 16, 2025
Great quality, one-of-a-kind backpack!
What a wonderful, one-of-a-kind backpack! It arrived quickly and looked just like the listing, which was a concern since theyāre all different. Definitely would recommend!
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 15, 2025
Great bag. Very easy to
Great bag. Very easy to use and has room for a lot of things.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
June 13, 2025
Great pack; improvement suggestions at the margins
I recently completed a 3-week vacation trip to 3 different countries (flights between each + some train travel) using this pack. I needed clothing for weather ranging from cool (in the low 50's F) and rainy to hot and humid, and activities ranging from standard city sight-seeing to more formal dinners to hiking some rugged trails. I wanted to be able to carry-on to avoid lost luggage. I also took with me a lightweight stuff-sack style day pack (from another brand) to use as my "personal item" on flights and to use during daytime outings at my destinations, since the Alpa 42L is too big to use as a daypack. I like the Alpa 42L because of the clamshell design and interior organization. The pack is spacious, well organized, comfortable to wear, rugged, and has thoughtful details that other reviewers have already mentioned. I like the fact that the external laptop pocket is padded and somewhat hidden, and can be used for other flat-ish items if you're not putting a laptop in it. I always carry with me a wide-mouth Nalgene water bottle, and the stretch water bottle pocket fits it well, unlike similar packs from other brands. I recommend using compression bags for clothes inside the Alpa (I used packing cubes, but wished I had used ones with compression). The pack had more than enough room for my clothes for the 3-week trip - in fact I had too many clothes (but also had access to washing machines during this trip). For reference, across the Alpa 42L and my day pack, I took 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of linen pants, a pair of lightweight shorts, a pair of athletic tights, a wool sweater, a backpacking rain coat, a cotton jacket, 5 t-shirts, 4 collared shirts, a linen dress, underwear, socks, and a bathing suit, toiletries, 3 books, a laptop and electronics cords/chargers/batteries, a couple of notebooks, gifts, a pair of sandals (wore my trail shoes on the plane), and I still had more room in the Alpa (although to meet certain flight size and weight restrictions I had to redistribute things between the Alpa and my day pack). My improvement suggestions: 1. Although I love the clean lines and exterior of the Alpa, I would add small side straps for cinching down the bag when it's not full. This would help it better fit some of the European airline size restrictions for carry-ons. Side straps would also be nice for holding trekking poles or a wet raincoat etc. while wearing the pack. 2. Position the sewn-on exterior webbing in the corners in a way that it's easier to add after-market elastic cords for strapping things like a rain coat to the exterior of the bag (or Cotopaxi could offer an add-on elastic strap specifically designed for the Alpa, but that could be removed for flights). I bought some elastic cord for a DIY attempt, but the angles and spacing of the webbing made it hard to create a "net" effect on the exterior of the pack and I scrapped that idea.
Originally reviewed on Cotopaxi
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