Deuter Walker 20 vs. Macpac Rapaki 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Walker 20 | Feature | Macpac Rapaki 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 300D PES Ripstop | 200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon |
Macpac Rapaki 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 20 and Macpac Rapaki 25
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Walker 20; No on the Macpac Rapaki 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 68 accept only the Deuter Walker 20, and 0 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 25.
Only the Deuter Walker 20 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Deuter Walker 20 vs. Macpac Rapaki 25: which should you pack?
The Macpac Rapaki 25 carries 5L more than the Deuter Walker 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Walker 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.91kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Walker 20 fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Rapaki 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 20 is the better call.