Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack vs Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack
The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack is 16L and 0.51kg1.1lb; the Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack is 17L and 0.51kg1.1lb. They weigh the same. The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack costs $35 less. The Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L Backpack | Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90Best | $125 |
| Volume | 16L | 17L |
| Weight | 0.51kg1.1lb | 0.51kg1.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 27% |
| Dimensions | 43.2×26.7×14cm17×10.5×5.5in | 43.9×30×13cm17.5×12×5in |
| Laptop | 13" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Panel access, Panel loading top zipper | Open main compartment |
| 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 | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | n/a | 630d ballistic nylon or 420d Spectron ripstop exterior, bluesign certified 210d Cerylon ripstop lining, YKK coil zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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