Exped Skyline 25 vs. Deuter Ypsilon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 25 | Feature | Deuter Ypsilon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | PES 600 Coat, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 25 and Deuter Ypsilon
- Hip belt: Yes on the Exped Skyline 25; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Skyline 25; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.
Both have: backpack straps, rain cover, 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. 74 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Skyline 25, and 5 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
Exped Skyline 25 vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?
The Deuter Ypsilon carries 3L more than the Exped Skyline 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Exped Skyline 25 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Ypsilon fits 42% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Ypsilon; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.