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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/dqwwr410qw/opposethis-ark-2020/ngaa6e4156/dsptch-camera-ruckpack/"
title: "OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack"
description: "OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/dqwwr410qw/opposethis-ark-2020/ngaa6e4156/dsptch-camera-ruckpack/"
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# OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack

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 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend</td><td>CORDURA® CLASSIC FABRIC</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ngaa6e4156/dsptch-camera-ruckpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621834278/carryons/DSPTCH_Camera_Ruckpack_jvtw8g.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.68 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45.72×30.48×15.24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.