Cotopaxi’s First Hard-Sided Suitcase is Tough, Fun, and Best for Minimalists
Cotopaxi is the undisputed king of color-blocked layers and soft-sided travel backpacks (like the Allpa backpack , a staple for aesthetics-minded gearheads). So when they announced the Coraza Suitcase, their first foray into hard-sided roll…
Cotopaxi is the undisputed king of color-blocked layers and soft-sided travel backpacks (like the Allpa backpack, a staple for aesthetics-minded gearheads). So when they announced the Coraza Suitcase, their first foray into hard-sided rolling luggage, I was eager to see if their travel-bag design principles—excellent access, thoughtful features, convenience —could translate to a rigid shell.
I was supposed to test this suitcase during an extended trip this winter, but it arrived exactly 20 minutes before my airport departure. I attempted to speed-transfer my gear from my slightly larger carry-on, and in a panic, realized my gear didn’t fit in the Coraza’s smaller dimensions. While I ended up testing it on a shorter trip this spring, it was a clear introduction to one of the bag’s biggest trade-offs, and a sign that while Cotopaxi has mastered soft-shell bags, the hardshell suitcase design is good, but not great—at least, not just yet.
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