DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon | Feature | Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | X-Pac |
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon and Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
- Opening: Rolltop on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; Top flap on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 17in on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Main compartments: 2 on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 1 accept only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon, and 37 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac 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, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon carries 3L more than the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac (25L vs. 22L), while the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; if you want to travel lighter, the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the better call.