Deuter UP Seoul vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Seoul | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Seoul and STM Grace
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter UP Seoul; No on the STM Grace.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Deuter UP Seoul; No on the STM Grace.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter UP Seoul; No on the STM Grace.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 0 accept only the Deuter UP Seoul, and 7 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter UP Seoul vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The STM Grace carries 4L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (16L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Grace; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Grace is the better call.