Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Deuter Vista
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Outlander Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $20 |
Feature by feature
| Outlander Packable Backpack | Feature | Deuter Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Deuter Vista
- Passport pocket: Front on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Back on the Deuter Vista.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 2 on the Deuter Vista.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Vista.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Outlander Packable Backpack; No on the Deuter Vista.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack, and 6 accept only the Deuter Vista.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Deuter Vista fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Deuter Vista: which should you pack?
The Outlander Packable Backpack carries 2L more than the Deuter Vista (20L vs. 18L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Vista fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Outlander Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.