Deuter Vertrail 16 vs. Peak Design Packable Tote
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Vertrail 16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×23×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $210 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Vertrail 16 | Feature | Peak Design Packable Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 220D PA PLAIN TPU | Versa Heal™ 70d nylon |
Peak Design Packable Tote
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×41×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $30 |
Key differences between the Deuter Vertrail 16 and Peak Design Packable Tote
- Opening: Rolltop on the Deuter Vertrail 16; Other on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Deuter Vertrail 16; No on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Deuter Vertrail 16; No on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Both have: 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. 119 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Only the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Vertrail 16 vs. Peak Design Packable Tote: which should you pack?
The Deuter Vertrail 16 carries 4L more than the Peak Design Packable Tote (16L vs. 12L), while the Peak Design Packable Tote is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Vertrail 16; if you want to travel lighter, the Peak Design Packable Tote is the better call.