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The new model features travel-friendly upgrades like additional pockets and straps with improved cushioning.

A person wears the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

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When I say I amdeeplyattached to this bag, I mean it.

Suffice it to say, between the two of us, we covered all of the packing scenarios.

Ill continue to test this newer model for years to come.

Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

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One of my biggest pain points with the older version was the straps.

The hip belt got a similar upgrade, as it also felt wider and offered more padding.

A designated water bottle pocket is a reminder toactuallypacka reusable bottleinstead of paying $10 at the airport.

A person zips a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

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Close-up of a person wearing a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

View of the side water bottle pocket on a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

Side view of a person wearing a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person carries a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack on their back

A person zips a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

Close-up of a person wearing a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

View of the side water bottle pocket on a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

Side view of a person wearing a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person carries a Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack on their back

A person places a water bottle into the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

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A person opens the pocket on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person opens the pocket on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person places a water bottle into the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person opens the pocket on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person opens the pocket on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person adjusts the waist strap on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

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A person adjusts the straps on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person secures a strap on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person adjusts the waist strap on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person adjusts the straps on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person secures a strap on the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person packs clothing into the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

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A person places a laptop into the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person places the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack into an overhead compartment

A person packs clothing into the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person places a laptop into the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack

A person places the Cotopaxi Allpa 42L Travel Pack into an overhead compartment