Deuter Walker 24 vs. Deuter Walker 20
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 | Deuter Walker 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | 600D PES, 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Deuter Walker 20
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter Walker 24; Top zip on the Deuter Walker 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; 2 on the Deuter Walker 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, 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 9 accept only the Deuter Walker 20.
Only the Deuter Walker 20 fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Walker 24 vs. Deuter Walker 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Walker 24 carries 4L more than the Deuter Walker 20 (24L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Walker 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Walker 20 fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Walker 24; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 20 is the better call.