Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Arcido Vaga
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 | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | optional |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Arcido Vaga
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Arcido Vaga.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 3 accept only the Arcido Vaga.
Only the Arcido Vaga fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries 2L more than the Arcido Vaga (22L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Vaga fits 91% 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 Arcido Vaga is the better call.