Deuter Walker 24 vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
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 | DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating |
DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter Walker 24; Top zip on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; 2 on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 37 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack 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, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack carries 1L more than the Deuter Walker 24 (24L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Walker 24 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 24 is the better call.