Deuter Walker 24 vs. Deuter Gigant SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Walker 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Walker 24 | Feature | Deuter Gigant SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 600D PES | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Walker 24 and Deuter Gigant SL
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Walker 24; Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter Walker 24; Top zip on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Walker 24; 17in on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Walker 24; 3 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, rain cover, 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Walker 24, and 5 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Walker 24 vs. Deuter Gigant SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant SL carries 8L more than the Deuter Walker 24 (24L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Walker 24 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 1.08kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gigant SL fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Gigant SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 24 is the better call.