Meet my new backpack! 🎒 Cotopaxi Allpa 28L Travel Pack

I was sick of having to pay extra for baggage on my flights so now I've bought what I think will be the most efficient backpack that will allow me to travel with just a personal item on budget flights. It's going to be a challenge executing an entire backpacking trip with just this bag but I'm up for the challenge!

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I'm Christianne, a solo traveller, vlogger and entrepeneur from Surrey, UK. I spend half my time exploring new places around the globe with my backpack, and the other half creating videos about my experiences, what I'm packing, solo travel advice, money budgeting tips and anything else in relation to my backpacking lifestyle.

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[bw]

I travel 2+ months over the Spring with a $16 Amazon 30L backpack. Had 3 seasons and went to 22 countries in Europe and Africa as an “older” solo female. Had a blast and nothing slowed me down!

[annalang]

Personal item only is honestly such a comfortable way to travel within Europe! It's so easy to carry, no waiting around, you can always keep it on you in buses or trains, and there's a zero chance you will be forced to check it.

[lucie._]

Even after so many years your are still super relatable and that’s definitely one of the reasons why I think you’re the best travel content creator
Thank you from a french girl living in Colombia and trying to explore more of Latin America on a budget this year ❤

[live.travel.]

personal item/carry on is truly the best way to travel. after doing literally my first trip- to London, with a suitcase and not knowing how to properly pack, I'd immediately changed my course and only backpack now. I can't imagine any other way. pacsafe is also a favourite brand of mine, but this has similar features I like. for one, it's simple and you have your things with you, but also it forces you to pack less because you can't and won't want to carry more. I'm definitely intrigued by this bag and will look further into it!

[jasminesantana]

I got the 28 after my 35 was stolen, and honestly prefer it. Perfect size for me, and it’s reassuring that even if overhead space isn’t available my bag can stay with me.

[deqjnlw]

I can’t wait to see what you pack! I love watching minimalist packing videos and this bag looks so good. Shame cotapaxi is so expensive otherwise I’d definitely have one

[shinysiopaotravels]

I travel with the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L and it's seriously the BEST bag! I've brought it as a personal item on Ryanair and Air Asia with no issue too.

[erikavelazquez]

Cotopaxi 28L is my favorite travel bag. I use it for 1 week vacation. The best bag I have ever used because it is easy to carry around, the compartments help for organization and the material resist a lot. No problem using it as a personal item.

[Oodariia]

Got this same backpack for Christmas this year and it is amazing! Worth every penny. Packed very comfortably for 2 weeks on Canaries and still had space for shopping! Bonus: looks so cool even when very full!

[kaiseama]

Love it! I did this 3 years ago because paying extra for my bag also doesn't sit right with me! I even have used it on a 2.5 month trip. It's a fun challenge.

[MulliniksRolland]

kislux bags are beautiful and I have never been disappointed with a handbag. The leather is soft and the hardware is durable. The design never goes out of style.

[sheilabailey]

I travel with this bag and I love it. I walked around Juneau Alaska all day in rain & sleet & the rain cover kept my bag dry. Great video!

[amy_runs]

Ryanair are cracking down on baggage this summer. It would be interesting for you to review how this works for you after your first trip!

[hello]

Can’t wait for your future pack/unpack with me videos!! This backpack looks super sleek with the minimal outer pockets, I love! But I think my main dealbreaker would be the lack of water bottle sleeves— I’d probably end up clipping my bottle to one of the loops but i feel like that’d annoy me when I start walking around & I’d be paranoid of it falling off somehow!
I myself have been trying to travel personal item only as well. My next experiment will be 2+ weeks somewhere with only a mid-sized handbag and my jacket pockets haha

[MrLittledirector]

Nice!

I was going to buy a cotopaxi 28l too, however couldn't justify the price.

I ended up buying a Cor Surf 28L (Cotopaxi copy) and am very happy with it, having done a 2month backpacking trip.

[jessicaireland]

This bag looks so nice! But aren’t the dimensions too large for personal item? Dimensions look too tall and too deep🤔

[rachaelgribble]

I can’t wait for your packing video! I leave next week for a 3+ month Europe trip (from Australia) with the Cotopaxi 28L + a cabin size suitcase

[THLx]

I flew Berlin- Athens- Singapore- Sydney in January with scoot and it was indeed humbling! BUT my flight back (Singapore- Berlin) with scoot I asked if I could be upgraded and I was put in the aisle with extra leg space (without paying for anything extra) and it was a lifesaver!!

[colette-tjgk]

Off topic but I loved seeing your Moroccan cushions again! They look great in the flat :)

[asparceproton]

So awesome to see this! I recently found your channel and was separetely looking up reviews of the larger Allpa 35 and 42. I'm planning on taking an Allpa 42 with me to the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam this winter!

A note about the "del dia" colorway: They are made from random scraps from various manufacturers, so you don't get a consistent water and abrasion resistence throughout the bag.