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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6t08v85u8f/stm-dux-backpack/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/"
title: "STM Dux Backpack vs DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack - One Bag Travel"
description: "STM Dux Backpack vs DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6t08v85u8f/stm-dux-backpack/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/"
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# STM Dux Backpack vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [STM Dux Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6t08v85u8f/stm-dux-backpack/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Dux Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634036111/carryons/STM_Dux_Backpack_qt0qrl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.78 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50.8×33×24.1 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| STM Dux Backpack | Feature | DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500D x 750D Polyester</td><td>1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/)

by [DSPTCH](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=DSPTCH)

![Front facing view of the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621836529/carryons/DSPTCH_GymWork_Pack_u5duzz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the STM Dux Backpack and DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the STM Dux Backpack; No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the STM Dux Backpack; Yes on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the STM Dux Backpack, and 96 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.

### Only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## STM Dux Backpack vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: which should you pack?

The **STM Dux Backpack** carries 5L more than the **DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack** (30L vs. 25L), while the **DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack** is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.78kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Dux Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack is the better call.