ALPAKA Essential Backpack Pro (22L) vs Deuter Stepout 22
The ALPAKA Essential Backpack Pro (22L) is 22L and 0.86kg1.9lb; the Deuter Stepout 22 is 22L and 0.85kg1.9lb. The Deuter Stepout 22 is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The ALPAKA Essential Backpack Pro (22L) fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Deuter Stepout 22 fits 32; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Essential Backpack Pro (22L) | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | n/a |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.86kg1.9lb | 0.85kg1.9lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 45×27.5×18cm17.5×11×7in | 46×27×21cm18×10.5×8.5in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | zip main compartment | Roll-top, Roll-top closure for volume expansion |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 210D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior; YKK zippers | 600D REC PES, 300D PES RECYCLED |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Essential Backpack Pro (22L) | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.