DSPTCH Utility Ruck vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Utility Ruck
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $204 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Utility Ruck | Feature | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 410D Nylon Packcloth with DWR coating | 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. |
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Utility Ruck and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Passport pocket: No on the DSPTCH Utility Ruck; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the DSPTCH Utility Ruck; 17in on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the DSPTCH Utility Ruck; No on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 143 accept both. 0 accept only the DSPTCH Utility Ruck, and 36 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the Greenroom136 Genesis fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, 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 Utility Ruck vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Utility Ruck carries 8L more than the Greenroom136 Genesis (28L vs. 20L), while the DSPTCH Utility Ruck is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Genesis fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Utility Ruck; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Utility Ruck is the better call.