Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack
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 | Bellroy Shift Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | Venture-weave polyester |
Bellroy Shift Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Bellroy Shift Backpack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 6 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
Only the Deuter UP Stockholm fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 22L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter UP Stockholm fits 89% 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 Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.