Deuter Walker 24 vs. Deuter XV 3
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 XV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | 100% recycled fabrics, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Deuter XV 3
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter Walker 24; Rolltop on the Deuter XV 3.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Deuter XV 3.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 131 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Walker 24, and 35 accept only the Deuter XV 3.
Only the Deuter Walker 24 fits
WestJet.
Only the Deuter XV 3 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, 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. Deuter XV 3: which should you pack?
The Deuter Walker 24 carries 3L more than the Deuter XV 3 (24L vs. 21L), while the Deuter Walker 24 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.04kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter XV 3 fits 88% 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 24 is the better call.