Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Attack 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Deuter Attack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Attack 20
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Deuter Attack 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Attack 20.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
When it comes to carry on backpacks, there are some definite differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara by Hill People Gear and the Deuter Attack 20 by Deuter. The Tarahumara stands taller at 44 inches than the Deuter at 20 inches, however, the Deuter is wider and provides greater depth compared to the Tarahumara. With a weight of 0.7 pounds, the Tarahumara is lighter than the Deuter which weighs in at 1.55 pounds. Despite this, The Deuter Attack 20 does offer more carrying capacity at 20 liters versus the Tarahumara's 16 liters.
The key comparison points can be summarized as follows:
- Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is 44" tall, 24" wide, 10" deep versus the Deuter Attack 20 at 20" tall, 28" wide, and 50 inches deep.
- Weight: Tarahumara is a lighter 0.7 pounds against the 1.55 pounds of Deuter Attack 20.
- Capacity: Deuter Attack 20 has a greater carrying capacity at 20 liters compared to the 16 liters of the Tarahumara.
- Laptop compartment size: Neither bag offers a laptop compartment.
- Material: Tarahumara made of 500D Cordura while Deuter Attack 20 is made of 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop.
- Airline compatibility: Tarahumara compatible with 100% airlines, Deuter Attack 20 with 81%
In terms of customer reviews, reviewers praised the robust build quality, impressive internal capacity, and convenient center-zip access of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara. On the other hand, the Deuter Attack 20 was commended for its great organization, the comfort provided by its harness system, and the inclusion of a stowable helmet holder.
To sum it all up, both backpacks are great if you ask the experts. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara, aside from its size which is perfect for day hiking, also stands out for its great build quality and security features. If you're planning on carrying more, however, the Deuter Attack 20 would be a solid choice. Users seem to love its comfortable harness system, efficient organization, and the addition of a back protector proves useful during falls or accidents.