Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Deuter UP Seoul

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

Deuter UP Stockholm

Front facing view of the Deuter UP Stockholm
Capacity22 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions51×30×17 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$115

Feature by feature

Deuter UP StockholmFeatureDeuter UP Seoul
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity 26L
3 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt removable
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES

Deuter UP Seoul

Front facing view of the Deuter UP Seoul
Capacity16 L
Weight0.84 kg
Dimensions49×30×15 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$140

Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Deuter UP Seoul

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 4 accept only the Deuter UP Seoul.

Only the Deuter UP Seoul fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Deuter UP Seoul: which should you pack?

The Deuter UP Stockholm carries 6L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (22L vs. 16L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter UP Seoul fits 92% 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.