Deuter UP Seoul vs. Deuter Stepout 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Seoul | Feature | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 26L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | 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 Deuter UP Seoul and Deuter Stepout 22
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter UP Seoul; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter UP Seoul; No on the Deuter Stepout 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter UP Seoul, and 5 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter UP Seoul vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter Stepout 22 carries 6L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (16L vs. 22L), while the Deuter UP Seoul is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (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 Deuter UP Seoul is the better call.