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5’6’’ 30H average torso and shoulders. I found the Cotopaxi ALPAs (in EVERY size they make) unbearably uncomfortable. Had a trip where I travelled with family and everyone had an alpa from 28l to 42l. All had around 7-10kg of weight in them. For various reasons I ended up carrying each bag at variou
...ohhhthehugevanity in r/HerOneBag
June 18, 2026 at 12:50 p.m.
9
Just want to say my husband and I both have the Cotopaxi Allpa 28, BUT they are two completely different bags. I bought mine not pre-owned, but it was a sample. I got it like half priced and had never been used. Now, my husband bought his new from REI and come to find out, although his was new, mine
...OlSkoolGemini in r/HerOneBag
April 2, 2026 at 7:23 a.m.
11
Cotopaxi alpa 28!
DontTrustTheCthaeh in r/HerOneBag
November 9, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.
8
FWIW, my packing list is very similar to yours, even down to putting an extra daybag inside, and I'd take a basic toploader, but with a fairly specific layout (zippered quick access card pocket somewhere, laptop/hydration sleeve in the back compartment for my tablet, and a panel organizer/zippered p
...paradachs in r/HerOneBag
April 2, 2026 at 10:22 a.m.
6
I have the larger Alpa and the MLC30. I prefer the MLC. While Cotopaxi does have good organization, I often feel it works against my packing. I find it easier to organize with cubes in the MLC.
Extra-Visit-8385 in r/HerOneBag
April 2, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.
3
I'm currently on a 4 week trip living out of a Cotopaxi Alpa 35. The bag checks all of your boxes and is quite comfortable, don't overlook it. The Alpa comes in both 28L and 35L.
radditorbiker in r/onebag
April 25, 2025 at 7:54 a.m.
4
I have a Cotopaxi Alpa 42 and it’s been amazing. It also seems to be a carry on cheat code? I was on a flight last week with a budget European airline where they were weighing literally all carry on luggage. My pack was pretty stuffed and they didn’t bat an eye — just waved me through. Folks seem to
...Massless in r/backpacking
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 a.m.
2
i have the cotopaxi alpa del dia 28L and i’ve washed it a few times with no problems. delicate cycle, cold, scent and dye free detergent, and air dry! mine does not have any water resistant coating, i can’t tell if yours does. if this model uses the same fabric as mine, it should hold up fine in the
...orbitbubblemint in r/HerOneBag
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 p.m.
2
I have all three of these bags (though an older version of the Cotopaxi Allpa 28). I use the Patagonia most often but have traveled with all three within the last year or so. If you have a chance to try any of them on for comfort, that might be a deciding factor. Do you care about a hip belt? If so,
...judgycat in r/HerOneBag
April 2, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.
2
I'm not the original poster, but thanks for posting this. Just to confirm, your bag style would be like the green one on the left and your husband's bag is the blue on the right? https://onebagtravels.com/new-2024-cotopaxi-allpa-28-update-comparison/ The Allpa 28 seems to get mixed reviews on variou
...jdixon1974 in r/HerOneBag
April 4, 2026 at 11:14 p.m.
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