DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
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 | Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | Waterproof Elastic Polymer |
Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $189 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon and Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Opening: Rolltop on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; Clamshell on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; Yes on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 5 accept only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack carries 5L more than the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon (25L vs. 30L), while the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack is the better call.