Db Journey Ramverk vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
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 | Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Polyester |
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Ramverk and Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
- Compression straps: No on the Db Journey Ramverk; 4 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Db Journey Ramverk; Front on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Db Journey Ramverk; Yes on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Db Journey Ramverk; 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Db Journey Ramverk, and 8 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Db Journey Ramverk vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS: which should you pack?
The Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS carries 5L more than the Db Journey Ramverk (21L vs. 26L), while the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.