Deuter Stepout 22 vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Stepout 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $75 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Stepout 22 | Feature | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Deuter Stepout 22 and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22, and 1 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Stepout 22 vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daybreaker carries 3L more than the Deuter Stepout 22 (22L vs. 25L), while the Able Carry Daybreaker is the lighter pack at 0.58kg (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 Able Carry Daybreaker; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Daybreaker is the better call.