Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Kifaru Urban Ruck
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Attack 22 El | Feature | Kifaru Urban Ruck |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop | 500 Denier CorduraLined with 400 D packcloth |
Kifaru Urban Ruck
| Capacity | 22.9 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $231 |
Key differences between the Deuter Attack 22 El and Kifaru Urban Ruck
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Attack 22 El; Top flap on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El; Removable on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Attack 22 El; 3 on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El; No on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Attack 22 El, and 12 accept only the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
Only the Deuter Attack 22 El fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Kifaru Urban Ruck fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Kifaru Urban Ruck: which should you pack?
The Kifaru Urban Ruck carries 0.8999999999999986L more than the Deuter Attack 22 El (22L vs. 22.9L), while the Kifaru Urban Ruck is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.62kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Urban Ruck fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kifaru Urban Ruck; if you want to travel lighter, the Kifaru Urban Ruck is the better call.