Deuter Walker 24 vs. Photo Sport BP 200 AW II
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Walker 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Walker 24 | Feature | Photo Sport BP 200 AW II |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | N100 nylon with UTS coating, N210D HD Oxford nylon, stretch polyester |
Photo Sport BP 200 AW II
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×24.5×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Photo Sport BP 200 AW II
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Deuter Walker 24; Yes on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Walker 24; Yes on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; 4 on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Walker 24; Yes on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Walker 24, and 36 accept only the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
Only the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Walker 24 vs. Photo Sport BP 200 AW II: which should you pack?
The Photo Sport BP 200 AW II carries 1L more than the Deuter Walker 24 (24L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Walker 24 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 24 is the better call.