Deuter Walker 20 vs. Deuter XV 3 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Walker 20 | Feature | Deuter XV 3 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 300D PES Ripstop | 600D PES, 100% recycled fabrics |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 20 and Deuter XV 3 SL
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Walker 20; Rolltop on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Walker 20; Hideable on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter Walker 20; No on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 8 accept only the Deuter Walker 20, and 33 accept only the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Only the Deuter Walker 20 fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Deuter XV 3 SL 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, 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.
Deuter Walker 20 vs. Deuter XV 3 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter XV 3 SL carries 1L more than the Deuter Walker 20 (20L vs. 21L), while the Deuter Walker 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.03kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter XV 3 SL fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter XV 3 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 20 is the better call.