Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip | Feature | Ryu Flex Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell | 100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish |
Key differences between the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip and Ryu Flex Pack 20L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Top zip on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; 1 on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip, and 3 accept only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip carries the same capacity as the Ryu Flex Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; if you want to travel lighter, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip is the better call.