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title: "Deuter Walker 24 vs Ortlieb Vario - One Bag Travel"
description: "Deuter Walker 24 vs Ortlieb Vario: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Walker 24 vs. Ortlieb Vario

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Deuter Walker 24](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1g67mcjdh6/deuter-walker-24/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Walker 24](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621571008/carryons/Deuter_Walker_24_nblyob.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.85 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Walker 24 | Feature | Ortlieb Vario |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| 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 | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES</td><td>PS33</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Vario](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qymzkhqn4t/ortlieb-vario/)

by [Ortlieb](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ortlieb)

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Vario](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631195641/carryons/Ortlieb_Vario_r31h7o.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Ortlieb Vario

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Deuter Walker 24; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Deuter Walker 24; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; 2 on the Ortlieb Vario.

Both have: hip belt, 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 42 accept only the Ortlieb Vario.

### Only the Ortlieb Vario fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, 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. Ortlieb Vario: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Walker 24** carries 1L more than the **Ortlieb Vario** (24L vs. 23L), while the **Deuter Walker 24** is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Ortlieb Vario** fits 92% 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.