Deuter Walker 24 vs. Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
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 | Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | 210 Nylon HT Rip Stop Cordura™, 210 Polyester Oxford |
Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×25×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Walker 24; Yes on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter Walker 24; No on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, water bottle pockets.
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 9 accept only the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
Only the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Walker 24 vs. Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Walker 24 carries 4L more than the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack (24L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack fits 75% 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 Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.