DSPTCH Daypack vs. Deuter XV 3 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Daypack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×25.4×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Daypack | Feature | Deuter XV 3 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 600D PES, 100% recycled fabrics |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Daypack and Deuter XV 3 SL
- Opening: Top zip on the DSPTCH Daypack; Rolltop on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Hip belt: No on the DSPTCH Daypack; Hideable on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the DSPTCH Daypack; 15in on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Rain cover: No on the DSPTCH Daypack; Optional on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 133 accept both. 10 accept only the DSPTCH Daypack, and 33 accept only the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Only the DSPTCH Daypack fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Deuter XV 3 SL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, 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.
DSPTCH Daypack vs. Deuter XV 3 SL: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Daypack carries 1L more than the Deuter XV 3 SL (22L vs. 21L), while the DSPTCH Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1.03kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter XV 3 SL fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Daypack is the better call.