Osprey Nebula vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| MAIN: 420HD Nylon Packcloth BOTTOM: 420HD Nylon Packcloth | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula and Deuter Trans Alpine 30
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Nebula; Front on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Nebula; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Osprey Nebula; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula; 4 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Nebula, and 50 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Nebula vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30: which should you pack?
The Osprey Nebula carries 4L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 (34L vs. 30L), while the Osprey Nebula is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Nebula; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula is the better call.