Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Deuter Stepout 22
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 | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | 300D PES Ripstop |
Deuter Stepout 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Deuter Stepout 22
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Top zip on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; 1 on the Deuter Stepout 22.
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 9 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries the same capacity as the Deuter Stepout 22 (22L vs. 22L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Stepout 22 fits 94% 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.