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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/"
title: "DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L"
description: "DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/"
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# DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/)

by [DSPTCH](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=DSPTCH)

![Front facing view of the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621836529/carryons/DSPTCH_GymWork_Pack_u5duzz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack | Feature | Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating</td><td>100% repurposed 600D polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/)

by [Cotopaxi](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cotopaxi)

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621511060/carryons/Cotopaxi_Cusco_Backpack_26L_hu2bah.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 37 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L.

### 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, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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. Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L: which should you pack?

The **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** carries 1L more than the **DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack** (25L vs. 26L), while the **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.