Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Deuter Stepout 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | Feature | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 300D PES Ripstop |
Deuter Stepout 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Deuter Stepout 22
- Compression straps: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 6 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter Stepout 22 carries 0.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 22L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Stepout 22 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Stepout 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.