Deuter UP Stockholm vs. REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter UP Stockholm
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Stockholm | Feature | REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | Recycled nylon (bluesign®;-approved) |
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Top on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; 3 on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; 2, side on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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 Deuter UP Stockholm, and 7 accept only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
Only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. REI Co-op Flash Pack 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 (22L vs. 22L), while the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter UP Stockholm; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the better call.