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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/c7mki28pyr/deuter-walker-20/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/"
title: "Deuter Walker 20 vs Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L"
description: "Deuter Walker 20 vs Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Walker 20 vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L

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

## [Deuter Walker 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c7mki28pyr/deuter-walker-20/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Walker 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621570286/carryons/Deuter_Walker_20_faxeht.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$85</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Walker 20 | Feature | Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
|  | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | 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>600D PES, 300D PES Ripstop</td><td>100% repurposed 600D polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621511060/carryons/Cotopaxi_Cusco_Backpack_26L_hu2bah.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Walker 20 and Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Deuter Walker 20; No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.
-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Deuter Walker 20; No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.

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. 132 accept both. 9 accept only the Deuter Walker 20, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.

### Only the Deuter Walker 20 fits

Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Deuter Walker 20 vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: which should you pack?

The **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** carries 6L more than the **Deuter Walker 20** (20L vs. 26L), while the **Deuter Walker 20** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 20 is the better call.