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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/issca3i542/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-30l/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/"
title: "Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs Deuter Stepout 22"
description: "Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs Deuter Stepout 22: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Deuter Stepout 22

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/issca3i542/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-30l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627546509/carryons/Kathmandu_Cotingo_Pack_30L_xrasyx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.68 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×31×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L | Feature | Deuter Stepout 22 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester 100%</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Stepout 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Stepout 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621567898/carryons/Deuter_Stepout_22_khwtnu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.85 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L and Deuter Stepout 22

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.

## 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. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L, and 104 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.

### Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L** carries 8L more than the **Deuter Stepout 22** (30L vs. 22L), while the **Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L** is the lighter pack at 0.68kg (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 Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the better call.