Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Deuter Attack 22 El
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Umlindi
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Umlindi | Feature | Deuter Attack 22 El |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Deuter Attack 22 El
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 1 on the Deuter Attack 22 El.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi, and 0 accept only the Deuter Attack 22 El.
Only the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Deuter Attack 22 El: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Umlindi carries 1L more than the Deuter Attack 22 El (23L vs. 22L), while the Hill People Gear Umlindi is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.62kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Umlindi; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Umlindi is the better call.