Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. Deuter Stepout 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 | Feature | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | 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 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | 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 Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 and Deuter Stepout 22
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; Top zip on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; 1 on the Deuter Stepout 22.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 3 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24, and 0 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 carries 2L more than the Deuter Stepout 22 (24L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the lighter pack at 0.46kg (vs. 0.85kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the better call.