OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $244 |
Feature by feature
| OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 | Feature | DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating |
DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 and DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Top zip on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Backpack straps: No on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Yes on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; 15in on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; 2 on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Both have: sternum strap, 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. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020, and 0 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: which should you pack?
The OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 carries the same capacity as the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack (25L vs. 25L), while the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.