Thule Landmark vs. Deuter Utilion 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Landmark | Feature | Deuter Utilion 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Dobby polyester, bluesign approved | |
Deuter Utilion 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Thule Landmark and Deuter Utilion 30
- Compression straps: 4 on the Thule Landmark; No on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule Landmark; Front on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Thule Landmark; Yes on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Thule Landmark; Optional on the Deuter Utilion 30.
Both have: sternum strap, 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. 72 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule Landmark, and 97 accept only the Deuter Utilion 30.
Only the Deuter Utilion 30 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Thule Landmark vs. Deuter Utilion 30: which should you pack?
The Thule Landmark carries 10L more than the Deuter Utilion 30 (40L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Utilion 30 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Utilion 30 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Landmark; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Utilion 30 is the better call.