Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Deuter Attack 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Attack 22 El | Feature | Deuter Attack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop | 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Attack 22 El, and 7 accept only the Deuter Attack 20.
Only the Deuter Attack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Deuter Attack 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Attack 22 El carries 2L more than the Deuter Attack 20 (22L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Attack 20 is the lighter pack at 1.55kg (vs. 1.62kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Attack 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Attack 22 El; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Attack 20 is the better call.