DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

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

DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack

Front facing view of the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack
Capacity25 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions51×31×18 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$160

Feature by feature

DSPTCH Gym/Work PackFeatureKathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 2
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 2
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly optional
2 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton

Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Capacity22 L
Weight0.84 kg
Dimensions51×28×18 cm
Airline fit90%
Price$190

Key differences between the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack, and 1 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.

Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?

The DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack carries 3L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L (25L vs. 22L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.