Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter UP Stockholm
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×24×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Deuter UP Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | R |
| S | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 0 | Laptop | 15 |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D Cordura | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Deuter UP Stockholm
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 80% |
| Price | $115 |
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is a rugged, no-nonsense bag built for the adventurous soul. With its compact size of 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, it's a true light-weight champion, tipping the scales at a mere 0.7 pounds. Despite this, it doesn't skimp on capacity with 16 liters of space tucked into its 500D Cordura fabric. While it might not sport a laptop compartment, its purpose is clear - a bag designed to withstand the elements, be that on a snowy summit or a sandy desert trail. Avid users often laud it as a "well designed, well executed, and well built bag that'll last you a lifetime."
On the other hand, the Deuter UP Stockholm is a sleek urban warrior. A bit heavier and larger than the Tarahumara at 0.8 pounds and dimensions of 17 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 51 inches deep, it offers a more spacious 22 liters of room. Fashioned from 300D PES Ripstop and 500D rPES, it's a bag that respects the environment. It accommodates modern needs with a 15-inch laptop compartment. However, this adaptation makes it less suitable for all airlines, compatible with only 80% compared to the Tarahumara's 100%. Users praise the backpack for being a "high-quality, full-featured backpack at a reasonable price."
As a brief comparison:
- Height, Width & Depth: Tarahumara (44' x 24' x 10') vs Stockholm (17' x 30' x 51')
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7 pounds) vs Stockholm (0.8 pounds)
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16 liters) vs Stockholm (22 liters)
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara (100%) vs Stockholm (80%)
- Material: Tarahumara (500D Cordura) vs Stockholm (300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES)
- Laptop Compartment: Tarahumara (0 inches) vs Stockholm (15 inches)
While the Hill People Gear Tarahumara is the perfect blend of simplicity and durability for the adventurous at heart, the Deuter UP Stockholm with its eco-friendly material, spacious layout, and urban elegance, shines in a city setting. Both are superb choices in their respective domains. The deciding factor then narrows to one's lifestyle. If you're an adventurer seeking a durable, compact bag, the Tarahumara delivers. But if you're a city-slicker in search of space, sophistication, and sustainability, then the Deuter UP Stockholm is your go-to companion. The choice, as always, is yours to make.