Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack vs Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack
The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack is 16L and 0.51kg1.1lb; the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is 16L and 0.49kg1.1lb. The Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack costs $9 less. The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack | Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90Best | $99 |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Weight | 0.51kg1.1lb | 0.49kg1.1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 43.2×26.7×14cm17×10.5×5.5in | 39×25.5×14cm15.5×10×5.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | 13" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | Panel access, Panel loading top zipper | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| 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 | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | n/a | 100% recycled nylon and polyester from pre- and post-consumer materials |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack | Timbuk2 Spirit Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.