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title: "OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs DSPTCH Daypack - One Bag Travel"
description: "OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs DSPTCH Daypack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. DSPTCH Daypack

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

## [OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dqwwr410qw/opposethis-ark-2020/)

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

![Front facing view of the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630890827/carryons/OPPOSETHIS_Ark-2020_v6uwzg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.95 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$244</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 | Feature | DSPTCH Daypack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend</td><td>1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [DSPTCH Daypack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fv27u0jpf8/dsptch-daypack/)

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

![Front facing view of the DSPTCH Daypack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621837829/carryons/DSPTCH_Daypack_kbjzgw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.95 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45.72×25.4×20.32 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$198</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 and DSPTCH Daypack

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Top zip on the DSPTCH Daypack.
-   **Backpack straps:** No on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Yes on the DSPTCH Daypack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; No on the DSPTCH Daypack.

Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 35 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020, and 5 accept only the DSPTCH Daypack.

### Only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, 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.

### Only the DSPTCH Daypack fits

American Eagle, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. DSPTCH Daypack: which should you pack?

The **OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020** carries 3L more than the **DSPTCH Daypack** (25L vs. 22L), while the **OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020** is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; if you want to travel lighter, the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 is the better call.