Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L | Feature | DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | CORDURA® CLASSIC FABRIC |
DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×30.48×15.24 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L and DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Top flap on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L, and 5 accept only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L carries 2L more than the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack (25L vs. 23L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.68kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the better call.