Deuter Vista vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Vista | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 11in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Deuter Vista and Topo Designs Trip
- Passport pocket: Back on the Deuter Vista; Front on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Vista; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Vista; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water resistant: No on the Deuter Vista; Yes on the Topo Designs Trip.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 6 accept only the Deuter Vista, and 1 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Deuter Vista fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Only the Topo Designs Trip fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Vista vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Deuter Vista carries 9.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (18L vs. 8.4L), while the Deuter Vista is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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 Deuter Vista; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Vista is the better call.