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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/l9e0f7g27e/dsptch-gym-work-pack/qymzkhqn4t/ortlieb-vario/"
title: "DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs Ortlieb Vario - One Bag Travel"
description: "DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs Ortlieb Vario: 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/qymzkhqn4t/ortlieb-vario/"
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# DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Ortlieb Vario

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 | Ortlieb Vario |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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>PS33</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Vario](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qymzkhqn4t/ortlieb-vario/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Vario](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631195641/carryons/Ortlieb_Vario_r31h7o.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack and Ortlieb Vario

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.

Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack, and 5 accept only the Ortlieb Vario.

### Only the Ortlieb Vario fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.

## DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Ortlieb Vario: which should you pack?

The **DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack** carries 2L more than the **Ortlieb Vario** (25L vs. 23L), while the **Ortlieb Vario** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Ortlieb Vario** fits 92% 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 Ortlieb Vario is the better call.