OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
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 Camera Ruckpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | 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 OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 and DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
- Compression straps: No on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Top flap on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Backpack straps: No on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; 15in on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Both have: sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020, and 5 accept only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits
Air Niugini.
Only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack: which should you pack?
The OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 carries 2L more than the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack (25L vs. 23L), while the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (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 OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; if you want to travel lighter, the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 is the better call.