Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Deuter Flyt 20
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 Flyt 20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Deuter Flyt 20
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 1 on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Yes on the Deuter Flyt 20.
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. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Deuter Flyt 20: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Umlindi carries 3L more than the Deuter Flyt 20 (23L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Flyt 20 is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Deuter Flyt 20 is the better call.