Details & care
Our newly redesigned Allpa 42L reflects our quest for pack perfection. While all the customer-favorite features of our bestselling Allpas remain, we’ve made a few game-changing updates. New features include better weight distribution and air mesh shoulder straps for an ultra-comfortable carry, an exterior stretch water bottle pocket, and a luggage pass-through strap that easily slides over the handle of a roller bag (like our Allpa Roller Bags). Most importantly, our Allpas are now made with 100% recycled fabrics.
- Suitcase style, full-wrap zipper opening Internal pocket configuration: 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small Stretch mesh water bottle pocket (up to 32oz) Front zip accessory pocket with internal organization & key clip Front zip accessory pocket also compatible with Allpa X Hip Pack 3 grab handles: side, top, and bottom 15" padded & fleece-lined laptop sleeve Roller bag-compatible pass-through handle on back 4 exterior webbing loops for attaching extra gear Security anti-theft YKK zippers with lockable main compartment Tuckable shoulder straps & hip belt Designed to transfer weight to hip belt Ergonomically comfortable shoulder straps
- Item #10911825
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Cotopaxi
This Certified B Corporation is named for an active stratovolcano in Ecuador, where founder Davis Smith lived in his youth. Known for its inventive, thoughtful approach to design, Cotopaxi guarantees every product for 61 years. One percent of its revenue is donated to charities worldwide.
Most helpful positive review
May 17, 2026
Excellent Product!
This pack is my weekend getaway hero and trusty carry-on sidekick. Its suitcase-style design and exterior laptop sleeve had me at hello. And since I travel with a musical instrument, wearing this backpack means my hands are free—because juggling a music case and coffee isn’t exactly my strong suit.
Anonymous
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Most helpful critical review
Dec 5, 2025
Waiting to get my bonus packing cubes
Hey guys - I got my pack, but when I ordered it, the promised bonus packing cubes didn't arrive. I registered a case with you, and you have promised to send them . Could you confirm that the bonus cubes are on the way? ONce I receive them I'll give a proper reivew. Thanks!
Daniyal M.
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Anonymous
Reposted from Cotopaxi
May 17, 2026
Excellent Product!
This pack is my weekend getaway hero and trusty carry-on sidekick. Its suitcase-style design and exterior laptop sleeve had me at hello. And since I travel with a musical instrument, wearing this backpack means my hands are free—because juggling a music case and coffee isn’t exactly my strong suit.
Madison M.
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May 12, 2026
The BEST Travel Bag
I was stealing my boyfriends Allpa for MONTHS! It is the best carry-on / personal item ( if you can swing it) for traveling! Now we get to match!
DREXEL S.
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May 10, 2026
A+ Travel Bag
This bag is great for the long weekend and week long trips!! Love that it can be a carryon item!!
Beth P.
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May 10, 2026
Best travel pack
This is a true workhorse of a travel bag that has been to more than a handful of countries with me. I love it so much that I have purchased more of them for my husband and kids. It holds so much more than a standard carryon and is a beeeze when dealing with stairs, train stations, uneven roads, etc.
Wendla C.
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May 9, 2026
Alpa 42
Ordered for hubby since I love my women’s version so much. Easy to pack, unpack, holds all you need for a week long trip. Comfortable to carry. Love the different compartments.
Mary F.
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May 7, 2026
Love It!!
Okay this is a 2-1 review, I have had the 35L for a year I have taken it on weekend trips locally and on two 1-week long Europe Trips! One to Paris and one to Sweden. I would say I am a medium packer, I don't overpack but I am also not a minimalist and I can fit everything in the 35L bag (plus I am tall so my clothing is not small). I can definitely fit 3-4 outfits +2 pairs of shoes and accessories. I got this 42L for my partner who is much more of an over-packer than I and it would EASILY fit much more stuff than what I usually pack, he has taken it on weekend trip so far and I think I saw 3 pairs of shoes in there. . I love all the pockets and that it doesn't look like "backpacking bag". The only thing that gets though for me is having to wear it on long travel days, the hip and chest straps are a HUGE help for sure, but it does just get heavy and I longingly look at my partners roller bag with envy while walking long distances through the airport, but then he got stuck in a Parisian turnstyle so I felt better about myself then :) Overall, I think the bag is totally worth it.
