Deuter UP Stockholm vs. ILE Flaptop
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 Flaptop |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | 1000D Cordura |
ILE Flaptop
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and ILE Flaptop
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the ILE Flaptop.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 136 accept both. 33 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 0 accept only the ILE Flaptop.
Only the Deuter UP Stockholm fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. ILE Flaptop: which should you pack?
The ILE Flaptop carries 10L more than the Deuter UP Stockholm (22L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Flaptop; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.