Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Vario
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 | Ortlieb Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | PS33 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Ortlieb Vario
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Ortlieb Vario.
Both have: hip belt, 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 5 accept only the Ortlieb Vario.
Only the Ortlieb Vario fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Vario: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Vario carries 1L more than the Deuter UP Stockholm (22L vs. 23L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Vario fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Vario; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.