Deuter Gigant SL vs. Deuter Stepout 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gigant SL | Feature | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | 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 | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 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 Deuter Gigant SL and Deuter Stepout 22
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL; Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Deuter Gigant SL; 15in on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Deuter Gigant SL; 1 on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Deuter Stepout 22.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 137 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL, and 41 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Gigant SL vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant SL carries 10L more than the Deuter Stepout 22 (32L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Stepout 22 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.08kg). 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 Deuter Gigant SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Stepout 22 is the better call.