Deuter Vista vs. Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Vista | Feature | Dakine Campus Backpack 33L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 86% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% NYLON | |
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Deuter Vista and Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Deuter Vista; Front on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Deuter Vista; Yes on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Deuter Vista; 4 on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Vista; 2, side on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
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. 134 accept both. 52 accept only the Deuter Vista, and 0 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
Only the Deuter Vista fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Deuter Vista vs. Dakine Campus Backpack 33L: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 15L more than the Deuter Vista (18L vs. 33L), while the Deuter Vista is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Vista is the better call.