Kathmandu Parker Pack vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Parker Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Parker Pack | Feature | DSPTCH Gym/Work 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 | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Parker Pack and DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; 15in on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; 1 on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; 2 on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; Yes on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack, and 94 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Parker Pack fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Kathmandu Parker Pack vs. DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Pack carries 3L more than the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack (28L vs. 25L), while the Kathmandu Parker Pack is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits 89% 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 Kathmandu Parker Pack is the better call.