Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack vs. Deuter UP Sydney
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $268 |
Feature by feature
| Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack | Feature | Deuter UP Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nywool, Nylon, Kodra Nylon | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Deuter UP Sydney
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack and Deuter UP Sydney
- Compression straps: Yes on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack; No on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Opening: Other on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack; Top flap on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack; No on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack; No on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack; 15in on the Deuter UP Sydney.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Deuter UP Sydney.
Only the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack vs. Deuter UP Sydney: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Deuter UP Sydney (22L vs. 22L), while the Deuter UP Sydney is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Sydney is the better call.