Deuter Walker 24 vs. Exped Serac 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 Serac 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 ripstop nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Exped Serac 25
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Exped Serac 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Exped Serac 25.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Exped Serac 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Exped Serac 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 3 accept only the Deuter Walker 24, and 2 accept only the Exped Serac 25.
Only the Deuter Walker 24 fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Exped Serac 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Pakistan International.
Deuter Walker 24 vs. Exped Serac 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Serac 25 carries 1L more than the Deuter Walker 24 (24L vs. 25L), while the Exped Serac 25 is the lighter pack at 0.765kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Walker 24 fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Serac 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Serac 25 is the better call.