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title: "Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack vs Deuter Transit 40"
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# Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack vs. Deuter Transit 40

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

## [Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rjj1vbnco8/witzman-vintage-canvas-rucksack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617941426/carryons/Witzman_Rucksack_Vintage_Duffel_Bag_qru8wa.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>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×34×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$66</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack | Feature | Deuter Transit 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Thickened canvas, PU Leather</td><td>600d Polytex</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Transit 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zsghgzpc1k/deuter-transit-40/)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Transit 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/tzwetngo2isckuoptmq3)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>25%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack and Deuter Transit 40

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack; Front on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack; 15in on the Deuter Transit 40.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 48 accept both. 118 accept only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack, and 0 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.

### Only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack vs. Deuter Transit 40: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Transit 40** carries 15L more than the **Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack** (25L vs. 40L), while the **Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack** fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack is the better call.