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title: "Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs Deuter Gigant - One Bag Travel"
description: "Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs Deuter Gigant: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Deuter Gigant

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

## [Tortuga Outbreaker 35L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/-lphursj/tortuga-outbreaker-35l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/opazgxb5otfu69qvc2pg)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-Pac VX21</td><td>300D PES Ripstop, PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Gigant](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ewignxe0ru/deuter-gigant/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Gigant](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621566065/carryons/Deuter_Gigant_qws6rg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.