About six months ago, I was fully convinced that I needed a Cotopaxi Allpa 28l travel backpack. I wasn’t crazy about the price, but heck, most people like them. My experience was different however. The bag was too heavy, has too many zippers, and frankly just doesn’t hold very much for a 28l bag. I ended up selling it and was in search of a 28l ba
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I knew the Topo Design name and recently discovered the 28l Mountain backpack. Cool features, cool design, and top notch Topo Designs build quality and materials. I received my bag today and I’m BLOWN AWAY! This backpack holds two large packing cubes and two medium packing cubes. Even without using the expandable pocket on the front, this bag already holds much more than the Cotopaxi Allpa. How can they both be considered 28l?
Some backpacks can be “blobby” if not fully packed. This bag has SIX compression straps so if it’s not full, you can tighten things up. The J zipper on the front is a really cool option allowing you full access to the main pocket without opening the top. And, what backpack exists that provides TWO huge water bottle pockets? It even has a rather large pocket on the top for your phone, wallet, headphones, snacks, etc.
DO NOT hesitate! This bag is worth its weight in gold. I’ve owned a lot of bags over my 52 years and this is by far the best I’ve owned. Buy one- you will not be sorry. A+ in all ways!
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