Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
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 | DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell | 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating |
DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip and DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Top zip on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Yes on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 169 accept both. 6 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip, and 0 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack carries 5L more than the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip (20L vs. 25L), while the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip is the lighter pack at 1.55kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip is the better call.