Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Deuter Stepout 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Shift Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $169 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Shift Backpack | 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 |
| N | 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 |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | 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 Bellroy Shift Backpack and Deuter Stepout 22
- Compression straps: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Opening: Top flap on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Top zip on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22.
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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 15 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Shift Backpack carries the same capacity as the Deuter Stepout 22 (22L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Stepout 22 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.25kg). 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 Bellroy Shift Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Stepout 22 is the better call.