DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
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 | Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 100% recycled polyester |
Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon and Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
- Compression straps: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; Back on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 3 on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 1, side on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
Only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L 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. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon carries 5L more than the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L (25L vs. 20L), while the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L 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 Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the better call.