Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Deuter Gigant
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Outbreaker 35L | Feature | Deuter Gigant |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 300D PES Ripstop, PFAS free |
Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L and Deuter Gigant
- Compression straps: No on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 2 on the Deuter Gigant.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Top zip on the Deuter Gigant.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Top on the Deuter Gigant.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 6 on the Deuter Gigant.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; No on the Deuter Gigant.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 1 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L, and 4 accept only the Deuter Gigant.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L fits
Liat Airlines.
Only the Deuter Gigant fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Deuter Gigant: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker 35L carries 3L more than the Deuter Gigant (35L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Gigant is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gigant fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gigant is the better call.