Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Macpac Rapaki 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Attack 22 El | Feature | Macpac Rapaki 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop | 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon |
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Key differences between the Deuter Attack 22 El and Macpac Rapaki 22
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El; No on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El; No on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El; No on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Attack 22 El, and 22 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet, Wizz Air.
Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Macpac Rapaki 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter Attack 22 El carries the same capacity as the Macpac Rapaki 22 (22L vs. 22L), while the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.62kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% 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 Macpac Rapaki 22 is the better call.