DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack | Feature | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 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 | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Compression straps: No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 35 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, 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 Gym/Work Pack vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries 7L more than the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack (25L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.