Deuter Vista vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel

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 VistaFeatureTimbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
back Passport side
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop N
2 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
N Water Resistant N
Material
840D ballistic nylon

Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel

Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
Capacity45 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions50×33×28 cm
Airline fit14%
Price$250

Key differences between the Deuter Vista and Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 159 accept only the Deuter Vista, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.

Only the Deuter Vista fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Deuter Vista vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel: which should you pack?

The Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel carries 27L more than the Deuter Vista (18L vs. 45L), 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 Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Vista is the better call.