Deuter Vista vs. Solo Everyday Max Backpack

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

Deuter Vista

Capacity18 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions40×29×15 cm
Airline fit98%
Price$99

Feature by feature

Deuter VistaFeatureSolo Everyday Max Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 4
back Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop 17in
2 Main Compartments 5
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
N Water Resistant N
Material

Solo Everyday Max Backpack

Front facing view of the Solo Everyday Max Backpack
Capacity30 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions56×33×21 cm
Airline fit47%
Price$70

Key differences between the Deuter Vista and Solo Everyday Max Backpack

Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 98 accept only the Deuter Vista, and 0 accept only the Solo Everyday Max Backpack.

Only the Deuter Vista fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.

Deuter Vista vs. Solo Everyday Max Backpack: which should you pack?

The Solo Everyday Max Backpack carries 12L more than the Deuter Vista (18L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Vista is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Solo Everyday Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Vista is the better call.