Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Kifaru Urban Ruck
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 | Kifaru Urban Ruck |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | 500 Denier CorduraLined with 400 D packcloth |
Kifaru Urban Ruck
| Capacity | 22.9 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $231 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Kifaru Urban Ruck
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; 3 on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 9 accept only the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
Only the Kifaru Urban Ruck fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Kifaru Urban Ruck: which should you pack?
The Kifaru Urban Ruck carries 0.8999999999999986L more than the Deuter UP Stockholm (22L vs. 22.9L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Urban Ruck fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kifaru Urban Ruck; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.