Deuter Walker 24 vs. Exped Cascade 25
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 | Exped Cascade 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | 420 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Exped Cascade 25
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter Walker 24; Top zip on the Exped Cascade 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Exped Cascade 25.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Exped Cascade 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Exped Cascade 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 6 accept only the Exped Cascade 25.
Only the Exped Cascade 25 fits
Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Walker 24 vs. Exped Cascade 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Cascade 25 carries 1L more than the Deuter Walker 24 (24L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Walker 24 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cascade 25 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Cascade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 24 is the better call.