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# Deuter Strike vs. Atom Packs "The Atom"

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Deuter Strike](https://onebag.travel/carryon/625vb7dcuy/deuter-strike/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Strike](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621822117/carryons/Deuter_Strike_wfvmda.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×29×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$128</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Strike | Feature | Atom Packs "The Atom" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 33L | Expanded Capacity | 40L |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PES 600 Coat, 600D PES</td><td>VX07</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Atom Packs "The Atom"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/i892x3wq5k/atom-packs-the-atom/)

by [Atom Packs](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Atom Packs)

![Front facing view of the Atom Packs "The Atom"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600812978/carryons/theatom_i1ogup.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×24×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$185</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Strike and Atom Packs "The Atom"

-   **Expansion:** 33L when expanded on the Deuter Strike; 40L when expanded on the Atom Packs "The Atom".
-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Deuter Strike; Rolltop on the Atom Packs "The Atom".
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Deuter Strike; No on the Atom Packs "The Atom".

Both have: 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. 76 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Strike, and 105 accept only the Atom Packs "The Atom".

### Only the Atom Packs "The Atom" fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Deuter Strike vs. Atom Packs "The Atom": which should you pack?

The **Deuter Strike** carries the same capacity as the **Atom Packs "The Atom"** (30L vs. 30L), while the **Atom Packs "The Atom"** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Atom Packs "The Atom"** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Strike; if you want to travel lighter, the Atom Packs "The Atom" is the better call.