Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Deuter Giga SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Summit Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $62 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Summit Lite 25 | Feature | Deuter Giga SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100 D Triple ripstop nylon, PU coated, 2'000 mm water column | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Exped Summit Lite 25 and Deuter Giga SL
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; 17in on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Summit Lite 25, and 7 accept only the Deuter Giga SL.
Only the Exped Summit Lite 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Deuter Giga SL fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Deuter Giga SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga SL carries 3L more than the Exped Summit Lite 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.96kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga SL fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the better call.