Deuter Gogo vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gogo | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 17in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 100% Recycled Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Deuter Gogo and Kathmandu Parker Pack
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Gogo; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter Gogo; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter Gogo; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, rain cover.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 65 accept only the Deuter Gogo, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Only the Deuter Gogo fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Deuter Gogo vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Pack carries 3L more than the Deuter Gogo (25L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Gogo is the lighter pack at 0.59kg (vs. 0.89kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gogo fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Parker Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gogo is the better call.