Deuter UP Seoul vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Seoul | Feature | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 26L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Seoul and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter UP Seoul; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter UP Seoul; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 1 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter UP Seoul vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daybreaker carries 9L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (16L vs. 25L), while the Able Carry Daybreaker is the lighter pack at 0.58kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter UP Seoul fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daybreaker; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Daybreaker is the better call.