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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/625vb7dcuy/deuter-strike/tj5fcocgs8/deuter-ypsilon/"
title: "Deuter Strike vs Deuter Ypsilon - One Bag Travel"
description: "Deuter Strike vs Deuter Ypsilon: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Strike vs. Deuter Ypsilon

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 | Deuter Ypsilon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 33L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 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>PES 600 Coat, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Ypsilon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tj5fcocgs8/deuter-ypsilon/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Ypsilon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621822951/carryons/Deuter_Ypsilon_brzrtz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Strike and Deuter Ypsilon

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Deuter Strike; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Deuter Strike; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, 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 3 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.

### Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits

Aer Lingus, Gulf Air, Oman Air.

## Deuter Strike vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Strike** carries 2L more than the **Deuter Ypsilon** (30L vs. 28L), while the **Deuter Ypsilon** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Ypsilon** fits 42% 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 Deuter Ypsilon is the better call.