Deuter UP Stockholm vs. ILE Transit 25L
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 | ILE Transit 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | Durable Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior |
ILE Transit 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and ILE Transit 25L
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Rolltop on the ILE Transit 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter UP Stockholm; 16in on the ILE Transit 25L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the ILE Transit 25L.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. ILE Transit 25L: which should you pack?
The ILE Transit 25L carries 3L more than the Deuter UP Stockholm (22L vs. 25L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2kg). 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 ILE Transit 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.