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title: "Osprey Nebula 32 vs Deuter Trans Alpine 30 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Osprey Nebula 32 vs Deuter Trans Alpine 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30

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

## [Osprey Nebula 32](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0tetq72hrx/osprey-nebula-32/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Nebula 32](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990492/carryons/osprey-nebula-32-0tetq72hrx.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 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Nebula 32 | 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 |
| 16in | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR</td><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/r3633be2os/deuter-trans-alpine-30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621826571/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_30_uchrzw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×28×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Nebula 32 and Deuter Trans Alpine 30

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Osprey Nebula 32; Front on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Osprey Nebula 32; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Osprey Nebula 32; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Osprey Nebula 32; 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 32, 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 32 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Nebula 32** carries 2L more than the **Deuter Trans Alpine 30** (32L vs. 30L), while the **Osprey Nebula 32** 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 32; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula 32 is the better call.