Db Journey Ramverk vs. Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Db Journey Ramverk
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Db Journey Ramverk | Feature | Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon |
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Ramverk and Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
- Passport pocket: Top on the Db Journey Ramverk; Front on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Db Journey Ramverk; Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2.
- Water resistant: No on the Db Journey Ramverk; Yes on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Db Journey Ramverk, and 0 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2.
Only the Db Journey Ramverk fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Db Journey Ramverk vs. Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2: which should you pack?
The Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 carries 3L more than the Db Journey Ramverk (21L vs. 24L), while the Db Journey Ramverk is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Db Journey Ramverk fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; if you want to travel lighter, the Db Journey Ramverk is the better call.