Cotopaxi Mente 22L Tote vs Freitag F262 Julien
The Cotopaxi Mente 22L Tote is 22L and 0.51kg1.1lb; the Freitag F262 Julien is 22L and 0.61kg1.3lb. The Cotopaxi Mente 22L Tote is 0.1kg0.2lb lighter. The Cotopaxi Mente 22L Tote costs $120 less. The Cotopaxi Mente 22L Tote fits the carry-on limit of 29 of 36 major airlines and the Freitag F262 Julien fits 20; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Cotopaxi Mente 22L Tote | Freitag F262 Julien |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110Best | $230 |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.51kg1.1lbBest | 0.61kg1.3lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 81%Best | 56% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 35.6×45.7×17.8cm14×18×7in | 42×37×11cm16.5×14.5×4.5in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Main body 100% recycled 300D x 900D polyester; lining 100% recycled 150D ripstop polyester | Used truck tarps |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Cotopaxi Mente 22L Tote | Freitag F262 Julien |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.