Deuter Walker 24 vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
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 Camera Ruckpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | CORDURA® CLASSIC FABRIC |
DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×30.48×15.24 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Walker 24; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, 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 45 accept only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Walker 24 vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Walker 24 carries 1L more than the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack (24L vs. 23L), while the Deuter Walker 24 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.68kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits 94% 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.