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title: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs DSPTCH Utility Ruck"
description: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs DSPTCH Utility Ruck: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. DSPTCH Utility Ruck

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

## [Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624459069/carryons/Fjallraven_Rucksack_No._21_Medium_jvbbap.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium | Feature | DSPTCH Utility Ruck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td><td>410D Nylon Packcloth with DWR coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [DSPTCH Utility Ruck](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jp7b4knfwi/dsptch-utility-ruck/)

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

![Front facing view of the DSPTCH Utility Ruck](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621835637/carryons/DSPTCH_Utility_Ruck_s37h3x.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×31×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$204</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and DSPTCH Utility Ruck

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the DSPTCH Utility Ruck.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the DSPTCH Utility Ruck.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 143 accept both. 38 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the DSPTCH Utility Ruck.

### Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, 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.

## Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. DSPTCH Utility Ruck: which should you pack?

The **DSPTCH Utility Ruck** carries 8L more than the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** (20L vs. 28L), while the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Utility Ruck; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the better call.