Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Deuter Utilion 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | Deuter Utilion 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | |
Deuter Utilion 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Deuter Utilion 30
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Optional on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Deuter Utilion 30.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, 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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 0 accept only the Deuter Utilion 30.
Only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Deuter Utilion 30: which should you pack?
The Deuter Utilion 30 carries 6L more than the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 (24L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Utilion 30 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Utilion 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Utilion 30 is the better call.