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# Deuter Transit 40

Discontinued — limited availability

Capacity 40 L

Weight 1.9 kg 4.2 lbs

Dimensions 56×34×25 cm 22×13×9.8 in

Airline fit 25 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Deuter Transit 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/tzwetngo2isckuoptmq3)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">21.1 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">9.5 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">High</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">47.6 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">2803 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">7 L</span><span class="imperial-value">7 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-danger">High</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 25% (48/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 25% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.deuter.com/AU/ae/travel/transit-40-4510017-grey-green.html)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Straps can be tucked away inside a hidden compartment making it easier to navigate through airport security or stowing the bag in the overhead compartment.
-   A unique carry strap will make the bag easier to shoulder on transit and other situations when carrying like a duffle is convenient.
-   A well-padded laptop compartment will keep your laptop safe.

### Things to consider

-   Padded shoulder straps and frames can add a lot of weight.

## What reviewers said

-   Extremely comfortable on your back for long periods of time.
-   This is a high quality pack. Very nicely designed, attention to detail, high quality stitching and materials throughout, ykk zippers, solid buckles and straps.
-   Perfect carry on size, unpacks like a suitcase for ease of retrieval. 100% would buy again, wore it all over Europe for many hours, very comfortable!

## Reviews from around the web

**DEUTER TRANSIT 40 | OVERHEAD TRAVEL LUGGAGE PERFECTION**
[sofrep.com](https://sofrep.com/gear/deuter-transit-40-overhead-travel-luggage-perfection/)

> It works perfectly for a quick warm weather get-away or a weekend trip. I hate paying baggage fees so anything I can carry on the aircraft has my attention. The 600D exterior fabric is rugged enough to withstand the rigors of airline travel.

**Top 10 Best Travel Backpack Reviews of 2017**
[www.outdoorgeargurus.com](http://www.outdoorgeargurus.com/top-10-best-travel-backpack-reviews/)

> For those who are on the more sporty side, the Deuter Transit is for you. It has something we wish more models incorporated: A separate bottom pouch designed to carry your shoes, a sleeping bag/pillow or even separate your dirty laundry from the clean in the main compartment. The bottom section of this backpack unzips to reveal a padded compartment designed specifically for shoes, but comes in handy for so much more.

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>None</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>Other</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>Front</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Hideable</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>Hideable</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>15in</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>600d Polytex</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 48 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Air Astana Air Europa Air Koryo Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Tahiti Nui Atlas Global Azul Airlines Azul Linhas British Airways China Southern Conviasa Copa Airlines Cubana de Aviacion EL AL Finnair Frontier Airlines Hainan Airlines Iran Aseman Air Island Air Jet2 Korean Air Kuwait Air Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Onur Air PenAir Philippine Airlines Royal Air Morocco Saudi Arabian Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines Sun Country TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Thai Airways Travel Service Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Virgin America WOW Airlines

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