Deuter Speed Lite 25 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Speed Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Speed Lite 25 | Feature | Mystery Ranch Scree 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X Grid 500D Nylon 6.6 70D Nylon Ripstop N.100 Robic R/S and 330 SD HITRA | |
Mystery Ranch Scree 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Deuter Speed Lite 25 and Mystery Ranch Scree 22
- Compression straps: 4 on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; 5 on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; Removable on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; Removable on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; No on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 51 accept both. 38 accept only the Deuter Speed Lite 25, and 23 accept only the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
Only the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Mystery Ranch Scree 22 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Deuter Speed Lite 25 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter Speed Lite 25 carries 3L more than the Mystery Ranch Scree 22 (25L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Speed Lite 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the better call.