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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/rrce2c1uty/tomtoc-travel-backpack-28l/th3li8ory7/deuter-utilion-30/"
title: "tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs Deuter Utilion 30"
description: "tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs Deuter Utilion 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Deuter Utilion 30

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rrce2c1uty/tomtoc-travel-backpack-28l/)

by [tomtoc](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=tomtoc)

![Front facing view of the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/gmsxplhc6nhqa2jrxhbb)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L | Feature | Deuter Utilion 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

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## [Deuter Utilion 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/th3li8ory7/deuter-utilion-30/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L and Deuter Utilion 30

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; No on the Deuter Utilion 30.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; Front on the Deuter Utilion 30.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; No on the Deuter Utilion 30.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; Optional on the Deuter Utilion 30.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 1, side on the Deuter Utilion 30.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 11 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Deuter Utilion 30.

### Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Deuter Utilion 30: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Utilion 30** carries 2L more than the **tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L** (28L vs. 30L), while the **tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Utilion 30; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.