Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

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

Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions49×31×22 cm
Airline fit72%
Price$99

Feature by feature

Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30LFeatureDSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating

DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

Front facing view of the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
Capacity25 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions51×31×18 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$160

Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 135 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 34 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.

Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

Only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.

Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 5L more than the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack (30L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.