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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/70aclh2ge7/cabin-zero-military-44l/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/"
title: "Cabin Zero Military 44L vs Deuter Stepout 22"
description: "Cabin Zero Military 44L vs Deuter Stepout 22: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Cabin Zero Military 44L vs. Deuter Stepout 22

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

## [Cabin Zero Military 44L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/70aclh2ge7/cabin-zero-military-44l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Military 44L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621505923/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Military_44L_kuefof.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>44 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×36×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>81%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Military 44L | Feature | Deuter Stepout 22 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000 Denier nylon fabric</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Stepout 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Stepout 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621567898/carryons/Deuter_Stepout_22_khwtnu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.85 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Military 44L and Deuter Stepout 22

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Cabin Zero Military 44L; Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Cabin Zero Military 44L; 1 on the Deuter Stepout 22.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 153 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 44L, and 25 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.

### Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.

## Cabin Zero Military 44L vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Military 44L** carries 22L more than the **Deuter Stepout 22** (44L vs. 22L), while the **Deuter Stepout 22** is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Stepout 22** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Stepout 22 is the better call.