Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi is sold in the UK through a small selection of carefully curated independent retailers, and Urban Industry is one of the leading stockists. We carry the current range including the Allpa travel pack series, Del Dia and Del Dia Dark unique colourway bags, Batac daypacks, Kapai and Bataan hip packs, Nido accessory bags, packing cubes, fleeces and caps. Based in Eastbourne and trading since 2002, our team is happy to advise on sizing, fabric and which pack suits your trip. We are rated Excellent on Trustpilot and ship Cotopaxi globally.

Yes. Urban Industry is an authorised UK Cotopaxi retailer trading since 2002, sourcing every piece through official distribution channels. Our Trustpilot rating sits at Excellent with thousands of UK and international reviews, and we offer real human advice on pack selection and sizing before you order. We curate Cotopaxi alongside other ethical and technical outdoor brands including Patagonia, The North Face, Arc'teryx, And Wander and Gramicci, with fast UK dispatch and proper after sales care on every order.

Yes, we ship Cotopaxi worldwide from Eastbourne on the South Coast of England. UK orders dispatch on a next working day service with free delivery over our standard threshold. International orders go via tracked services to Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia, calculated at checkout. Because Cotopaxi Del Dia bags are one of one and never reprinted, customers outside the UK often choose Urban Industry to find a colourway they connect with. All international shipments are insured and tracked end to end.

Cotopaxi bags and accessories are covered by our standard 18 day returns policy. If the item is unworn, in original condition and returned with its tags and packaging, you can send it back for a full refund or exchange. UK returns are arranged through our online portal. International returns are accepted at the customer's cost. With Del Dia pieces, we strongly recommend checking the specific colourway image on the product page before ordering, as each bag is unique and the photo shows the exact pack you will receive. Faulty items are handled directly by Urban Industry.

Cotopaxi is an American outdoor brand founded in 2013 by Davis Smith and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, named after the active stratovolcano in Ecuador. The brand was set up as a Certified B Corp from day one, built around a Gear for Good philosophy that commits one percent of annual revenue to alleviate global poverty. The product range is most famous for its bags, which combine technical travel utility with kaleidoscopic colourways drawn from remnant fabrics, creating a visual identity that is now unmistakable in the outdoor world.

Cotopaxi was built around three principles that are still rare in outdoor product. B Corp certification holds the company to verified social and environmental standards across the whole business. The Gear for Good model commits one percent of annual revenue to fighting global poverty through the Cotopaxi Foundation. The Del Dia programme uses high quality remnant fabrics that would otherwise be landfilled, producing bags where no two are identical. Most outdoor brands talk about sustainability and ethics. Cotopaxi has built the entire business around it.

Del Dia, meaning of the day in Spanish, is Cotopaxi's signature remnant fabric programme. The brand purchases high quality leftover ripstop nylon from larger manufacturers, fabric that would otherwise go to landfill, and ships it to a Fair Trade certified factory in the Philippines. Each sewer there has complete creative control over the colour palette of every bag they make, which means no two Del Dia pieces are ever identical. When you buy a Del Dia bag from Urban Industry you receive the exact one shown in the product image, so you can pick the colourway that suits you.

Del Dia and Del Dia Dark use the same remnant fabric programme and the same creative process, with each sewer in the Philippines choosing the colour combinations freely. The only difference is the palette of fabric available to them. Del Dia draws on the brand's full kaleidoscopic palette, often combining bright pinks, blues, oranges and greens for maximum visual impact. Del Dia Dark uses muted, earthy tones, such as deep greens, browns, navies and charcoals, for a more understated look. Both are equally one of a kind.

The Allpa is Cotopaxi's flagship travel pack series, designed around a suitcase style architecture with a full wrap YKK zipper that opens the pack flat for clean packing, plus internal mesh dividers and compression straps. The shell uses heavy duty TPU coated 840D nylon for abrasion and moisture resistance. The 28L and 35L sizes are popular as cabin baggage for short trips and weekenders, the 42L works well for week long travel, and the 18L and 26L daypacks suit commuting and lighter day use.

Allpa packs use a tuckable harness system with adjustable shoulder straps, sternum strap and removable hip belt, designed to accommodate a wide range of torso lengths. The 28L is the smallest cabin friendly option and suits short trips of two to four days. The 35L is the most popular all rounder. The 42L is ideal for one bag travel over a week or more. If in doubt between two sizes, we recommend going larger, as the compression straps let you cinch the pack down when not full.

The Allpa series uses a TPU coated 840D nylon shell that is highly water resistant and will protect your gear through showers and light to moderate rain without any issue. The full wrap YKK zippers and reinforced panels add to that protection. However, the packs are not fully sealed waterproof bags, which would require taped seams and waterproof zippers, so for sustained tropical downpours, paddling trips or extended exposure to heavy rain we recommend using a dedicated rain cover or packing important electronics inside an internal dry pouch.

For everyday cleaning, brush off loose dirt and spot clean with a damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap, then allow the bag to air dry away from direct heat. Avoid machine washing and tumble drying, both of which can damage the internal foam padding, harness construction, TPU coating and ripstop fabric. Do not iron, dry clean or use bleach. With this level of care, Cotopaxi bags age beautifully and the Del Dia colourways in particular develop real character with miles on the road.

Cotopaxi occupies a distinct space in the outdoor bag market. Patagonia carries similar ethical credentials and lifestyle silhouettes but at a higher price point. The North Face offers mass market reach with broad technical bag ranges. Arc'teryx sits at the technical premium end with mountain ready packs. And Wander brings Japanese technical detail to lightweight outdoor packs. Cotopaxi is the strongest pick when you want serious travel and daypack utility, genuine ethical credentials, real visual identity and accessible pricing in the same product.

Yes, more than almost any other brand we stock. Cotopaxi has been a Certified B Corp since founding, meaning it is independently audited against verified environmental and social standards across the whole business. The Del Dia programme reuses high quality remnant fabrics that would otherwise be landfilled. Many other products use recycled polyester, recycled nylon and Fair Trade certified manufacturing. One percent of annual revenue goes to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which funds anti poverty work globally. Sustainability badges flag the lower impact options on each product page.