Deuter Stepout 22 vs. Deuter UP Sydney
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 | Deuter UP Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Deuter UP Sydney
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Deuter Stepout 22 and Deuter UP Sydney
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22; No on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Stepout 22; Top flap on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Deuter Stepout 22; Yes on the Deuter UP Sydney.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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 0 accept only the Deuter UP Sydney.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Stepout 22 vs. Deuter UP Sydney: which should you pack?
The Deuter Stepout 22 carries the same capacity as the Deuter UP Sydney (22L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Stepout 22 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 0.88kg). 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 Stepout 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Stepout 22 is the better call.