Cotopaxi
Empacable 3 L Belt Bag
The Cotopaxi Empacable 3 L Belt Bag is a packable nylon waist bag with a polyester lining, offering 3 litres of capacity across two main compartments that close with zippers, plus an adjustable crossbody webbing strap with a side-release buckle and a short top carry loop. It measures 31 cm (12.25") wide, 18.5 cm (7.25") high, and 9.5 cm (3.75") deep, and it packs into its included printed nylon drawstring pouch for compact storage or travel. It is intended for hands-free carrying of small essentials such as a phone, wallet, keys, and travel documents.
- Material
- Nylon fabric
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, sporty, travel-friendly
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Fanny Packs
Specifications
Packable 3L belt bag with nylon shell, two zip compartments, and adjustable crossbody strap.
Two main compartments with zip closure; adjustable crossbody strap; 3-litre capacity.
- Material
- Nylon fabric
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual, sporty, travel-friendly
- Occasion
- travel, everyday, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 31x9.5x18.5 cm
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Fanny Packs
Additional Attributes
- packable
- two main compartments
- adjustable crossbody strap
- nylon fabric
- polyester lining
Product Insights
Empacable 3 L Belt Bag 3 L volume holds essentials — phone, wallet, passport, keys, sunglasses case, and a snack — but not much more. Packs into its own zippered exterior accessory pocket, so there's no separate stuff sack to keep track of. Unpadded webbing strap and plastic buckle are comfortable for light loads but not for heavy carry. Covered by Cotopaxi's Guaranteed for Good policy: repair, replace, or reward for reselling through Cotopaxi Más Vida. At 65 CAD, the value is in its packability, low weight, and brand warranty rather than heavy-duty materials.
Verified claims
- category
- Classified as a belt bag / fanny pack, but designed for crossbody or waist wear.
- capacity
- 3 L volume holds essentials — phone, wallet, passport, keys, sunglasses case, and a snack — but not much more.
- dimensions
- Measures about 31 cm wide, 18.5 cm tall, and 9.5 cm deep — a horizontally oriented pouch.
- weight
- Weighs about 170 g empty (167 g for the Del Día version).
- packability
- Packs into its own zippered exterior accessory pocket, so there's no separate stuff sack to keep track of.
- material
- Shell is 100% nylon with a 100% polyester lining; Cotopaxi describes the shell as recycled lightweight 230T nylon and the lining as recycled polyester.
- durability
- The lightweight nylon shell is best suited to everyday and travel use, not heavy scraping or overloading.
- comfort
- Unpadded webbing strap and plastic buckle are comfortable for light loads but not for heavy carry.
- carry_options
- Adjustable strap can be worn crossbody or around the waist, with a quick-release plastic buckle.
- fit
- One size fits most via an adjustable strap, but Cotopaxi does not publish a minimum-to-maximum strap length.
- organization
- Two zip-closure compartments, but no internal dividers, slip pockets, or key leash.
- exterior_pocket
- Zippered exterior accessory pocket provides quick access and doubles as the bag's built-in stuff sack.
- attachment
- Exterior daisy chain lets you clip a carabiner or small accessories.
- styling
- Color-blocked design with contrasting strap, carry loop, and zipper accents, plus a front logo patch.
- construction
- Built with a plastic side-release buckle, a top webbing carry loop, and visible single-line stitching along the bottom seam.
- warranty
- Covered by Cotopaxi's Guaranteed for Good policy: repair, replace, or reward for reselling through Cotopaxi Más Vida.
- value
- At 65 CAD, the value is in its packability, low weight, and brand warranty rather than heavy-duty materials.
- use_cases
- Best as a travel or commute essentials bag, a packable spare for hikes, or a hands-free sightseeing sling.
- comparison
- Compared with larger slings or padded hip packs, this is an ultralight essentials carrier, not a load-hauler.
- carry_tips
- For best comfort, keep the load light, put dense items closest to your body, and tighten the strap when swinging the bag to the front.
- sustainability
- Uses recycled nylon and polyester, and Cotopaxi commits 1% of revenue to environmental nonprofits.
Product record
- Title
- Empacable 3 L Belt Bag
- Brand
- Cotopaxi
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 20 sourcesUses
Wear it at the waist or over the shoulder
With its adjustable strap, this 3-litre Cotopaxi belt bag can be worn around the waist or across the shoulder, so you can switch how you carry it to suit the outing. A center quick-release buckle makes it easy to take on and off.[1,2]
Packs into its own pouch for storage
Between outings, this belt bag can be packed into itself: the zippered front pocket doubles as a built-in storage pouch. A product image shows the packed bag stored in a rounded nylon drawstring pouch with a braided cord closure.[1,3,4]
Personalize it with clipped-on gear
The Cotopaxi Empacable 3 L Belt Bag has a front daisy chain for clipping on a carabiner or other accessories. Use it to add your own gear touches and give the bag a functional outdoor look that reflects your style.[3]
Grab small items fast from the front pocket
The Cotopaxi Empacable 3 L Belt Bag has a zippered front pocket for quick access to small items you want close at hand. The same pocket doubles as the bag's built-in storage pouch, so the sling can pack into itself like a daypack.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Empacable 3 L Belt Bag: Choose this if you want a compact, packable 3-litre sling that folds into its own zippered front pocket, making it easy to stow inside a larger bag for travel. It is built from lightweight 100% recycled 230T nylon with a recycled polyester lining, and offers a zippered main compartment plus a quick-access front pocket, an adjustable strap that works at the waist or shoulder, a quick-release buckle, and an exterior daisy chain for attaching a carabiner or accessories. The one-size Mossy Green variant measures about 16 by 7 by 5 inches and is covered by Cotopaxi's lifetime warranty plus repairs and its Guaranteed for Good program.[1,2,3,5,6] | Kapai 1.5 L Hip Pack Del Día Collection - Assorted And Random Colours: Choose this if you want a small, lightweight 1.5-liter hip pack with a one-of-a-kind look: Cotopaxi's Del Día packs are sewn from repurposed, leftover fabric scraps, with sewers choosing the color combinations, so the colors are assorted and random and the pack you receive will not match the product photo. It has two main zipped compartments, an adjustable belt with a plastic buckle that fits waists up to about 54 inches in circumference (the strap runs from about 28 to 56 inches), and a top carry loop. Note that one reviewer found the 1.5-liter pack barely organized and essentially one big pocket, and another found it closer in size to a 1-liter hip pack than its listed volume suggests; the unpadded ripstop nylon back panel stays fairly comfortable as long as you avoid packing odd-shaped or pointy items against it.[7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17] | Kapai 1.5 L Hip Pack Del Día Collection - Assorted And Random Colours: Choose this if you want a compact 1.5 L hip pack (about 7 by 4 by 4 inches) with a one-of-a-kind look: each Del Día pack is made from repurposed fabric scraps with random color variations, so the one you receive will not match the photo. It has two main zipped compartments and an adjustable belt with a plastic buckle, and one wearer found it comfortable, easy to access, and roomy enough for their things after short wear. Be aware it is not water resistant — one user reported contents soaked through in rain — and a 1.5 L owner found it functions basically as one big pocket with limited organization and straps that needed retightening after 15 to 20 minutes of walking.[15,18,19,20] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A small waist/belt bag photographed flat from the front with a visible adjustable webbing strap and quick-release buckle. Features a main zippered compartment, a front slip pocket, a top carry loop, and logo patch on the front face.
- Overall shapeRounded rectangular soft-bodied pouch with a slightly domed top and flattened base, appearing unstructured and slightly padded.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Main body materialSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal surface texture, shown in a warm mustard-brown color.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.52 · w 0.54 · h 0.28 (high) - Front pocket constructionHorizontal front slip pocket integrated into the front panel, defined by a stitched seam across the lower third of the pouch.
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x 0.27 · y 0.64 · w 0.46 · h 0.14 (high) - Top zipperTop-mounted zipper for the main compartment with fabric tape matching the body color and a visible zipper pull on the left side with knotted cord attached.
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x 0.21 · y 0.52 · w 0.38 · h 0.16 (high) - Zipper pull detailLeft-side zipper pull has a braided or knotted cord in pale green with yellow accents, tied into loops.
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x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom zipper trimThin horizontal zipper or trim at the bottom edge with a bright yellow tape visible along the base front.
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x 0.26 · y 0.82 · w 0.48 · h 0.06 (high) - Top carry loopShort webbing carry loop at the top center in a bright yellow color, stitched down at its ends.
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x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Adjustable strapFlat woven adjustable strap in a light blue/turquoise color attached at both sides of the pouch, extending across the top of the frame.
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x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - BuckleLarge center quick-release plastic buckle in a muted brown color positioned mid-frame on the strap, with matching colored slider pieces where the strap is adjusted.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Logo patch“Rectangular cloth patch sewn to the front center of the pouch with a darker blue background and white text/icon reading 'cotopaxi'.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.67 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a pale neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows. Bag centered in lower half of image with strap arranged above it.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray backdrop with no props or packaging, providing high contrast against the product colors.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay front-facing composition showing the product laid flat and photographed from above; strap arranged in a gentle arc above the pouch.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse studio lighting with soft shadowing beneath the pouch and strap, no harsh highlights.
Colors
mustard brown· main bodyturquoise· strapnavy blue· logo patchbright yellow· top carry looplemon yellow· bottom trim zipperpale green· zipped cordmuted brown· buckle- Overall shapeRounded rectangular soft-bodied pouch with a slightly domed top and flattened base, appearing unstructured and slightly padded.
- 02
Product
Oval mustard-brown fabric belt bag shown from the exterior side with a diagonal aqua webbing strap and visible plastic buckle; top edge zipper and short yellow carry loop visible.
- Overall shapeHorizontally oriented oval/torpedo-shaped bag body with softly rounded ends and slightly flattened bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.36 · w 0.94 · h 0.44 (high) - Main material appearanceSmooth woven fabric or nylon surface on the bag body with a matte finish and minimal visible texture.
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x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high) - Top zipperTop-edge zipper visible along the upper rim of the bag in a light tan color with the zipper tape partially exposed.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.24 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - Carry loopShort flat woven carry loop centered on the top edge in a bright yellow color.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Adjustable strapWide aqua-blue woven webbing strap positioned diagonally across the bag from lower-left to upper-right, with visible folded end passing through the buckle.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.24 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - BuckleTwo-piece side-release style plastic buckle in a brown/tan color located near the bag center on the strap, with strap threading visible through both buckle halves.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high) - Right end webbing loopShort aqua webbing loop sewn to the bag's right end, providing an anchor for the strap.
1 region
x 0.89 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Stitching along bottom seamVisible single-line stitching along the lower curved seam of the bag where front and bottom panels join.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.88 · h 0.14 (medium) - Small printed textVery small vertical text printed near the right edge of the bag; characters are too small to read clearly at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot with the bag laid flat on a light gray background, soft even lighting and faint shadowing beneath the bag; image is cropped close to the bag edges.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background with no props, providing high contrast against the bag.
- Shot compositionTop-down view with the bag centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame; strap runs diagonally across the composition.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting producing a faint diffuse shadow beneath the bag, minimal specular highlights on fabric.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bag with clear edges and no visible motion blur.
Colors
mustard brown· bag bodyaqua blue· adjustable strapbright yellow· top carry loopmuted brown· bucklelight tan· zipper tape- Overall shapeHorizontally oriented oval/torpedo-shaped bag body with softly rounded ends and slightly flattened bottom edge.
- 03
Product
A packed belt bag stored inside a rounded nylon drawstring pouch with printed brand logo, line drawing of the bag, and model text; braided cord closure is visible at the top.
- Packed pouch shapeRounded-rect vertical nylon pouch with blunt rounded bottom and slightly tapered top, flat front face with soft wrinkles from compressed contents.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.94 (high) - Closure cordBraided drawstring cord emerging from the center-top of the pouch, tied in a small knot; cord shows green and yellow strands.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureTightly woven ripstop-like nylon with visible fine grid and sheen that creates subtle highlights and creases across the pouch surface.
- Brand wordmark“cotopaxi”
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand logoStylized animal head logo printed to the left of the wordmark
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.17 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Product outline illustrationSingle-line schematic drawing of the bag showing top handle and side strap attachments, printed below the wordmark between two horizontal guide lines.
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x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Model text“EMPACABLE 3L”
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x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Horizontal separator linesThin printed horizontal lines above and below the bag illustration aligning with the logo/wordmark and the model text.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.02 (high)
Packaging
The product is contained in a printed drawstring storage pouch; the pouch serves as the visible packaged form.
- Pouch material and closureSingle-piece sewn nylon stuff-sack with top opening closed by a braided drawstring cord; no external zipper or hard closure visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high) - Printed packaging graphicsFront face of the pouch is printed with brand wordmark, logo, a line-drawing of the bag, horizontal guide lines, and the model text.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.68 · h 0.46 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow to the right; image is vertically centered and well lit.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light gray background with soft directional shadow cast to the right of the pouch, indicating a light source from the left.
- Shot compositionPortrait-framed top-down view with the pouch centered vertically and cropped with small margins on left and right.
Colors
olive brown· pouch fabric#846334yellow-green· printed graphics and textgreen-yellow braid· drawstring cord- Packed pouch shapeRounded-rect vertical nylon pouch with blunt rounded bottom and slightly tapered top, flat front face with soft wrinkles from compressed contents.
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- Brand
- Cotopaxi
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