Deuter Speed Lite 25 vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
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 | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100.0% Polyester | |
Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Deuter Speed Lite 25 and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; Clamshell on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; 16in on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Deuter Speed Lite 25; 1, side on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 63 accept only the Deuter Speed Lite 25, and 0 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Only the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Speed Lite 25 vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack carries 15L more than the Deuter Speed Lite 25 (25L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the better call.