Waymark Mile 28L vs. Deuter Speed Lite 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Mile 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Mile 28L | Feature | Deuter Speed Lite 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled ECOPAK EPX200 | |
Deuter Speed Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Waymark Mile 28L and Deuter Speed Lite 25
- Compression straps: 3 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 4 on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Waymark Mile 28L; Top on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
- Hip belt: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 32 accept both. 0 accept only the Waymark Mile 28L, and 57 accept only the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
Only the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Waymark Mile 28L vs. Deuter Speed Lite 25: which should you pack?
The Waymark Mile 28L carries 3L more than the Deuter Speed Lite 25 (28L vs. 25L), while the Waymark Mile 28L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waymark Mile 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Mile 28L is the better call.