Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Exped Impulse 20
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 | Exped Impulse 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Exped Impulse 20
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Exped Impulse 20.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Exped Impulse 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Exped Impulse 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 167 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 20.
Only the Deuter UP Stockholm fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Exped Impulse 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Exped Impulse 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries 2L more than the Exped Impulse 20 (22L vs. 20L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.88kg). 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.