Deuter Walker 24 vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
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 | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | 600D Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter Walker 24; Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
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 40 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L carries 1L more than the Deuter Walker 24 (24L vs. 25L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the better call.