Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. Deuter UP Seoul
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip | Feature | Deuter UP Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | 26L |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Key differences between the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip and Deuter UP Seoul
- Expansion: 20L when expanded on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; 26L when expanded on the Deuter UP Seoul.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Top zip on the Deuter UP Seoul.
- Hip belt: No on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Removable on the Deuter UP Seoul.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; 1 on the Deuter UP Seoul.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 2 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip, and 0 accept only the Deuter UP Seoul.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. Deuter UP Seoul: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip carries 4L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (20L vs. 16L), while the Deuter UP Seoul is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Seoul is the better call.