DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
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 | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack; 1 on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
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 4 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 5L more than the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack (25L vs. 30L), while the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack is the better call.