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title: "Exped Summit Lite 25 vs Deuter Giga EL - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Summit Lite 25 vs Deuter Giga EL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Deuter Giga EL

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

## [Exped Summit Lite 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2csk1ad3xb/exped-summit-lite-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Summit Lite 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624267866/carryons/Summit_Lite_25_ll38cw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.33 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$62</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Summit Lite 25 | Feature | Deuter Giga EL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100 D Triple ripstop nylon, PU coated, 2'000 mm water column</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Giga EL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/web697lcxz/deuter-giga-el/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga EL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621565177/carryons/Deuter_Giga_El_gv8fuj.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>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Summit Lite 25 and Deuter Giga EL

-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; 17in on the Deuter Giga EL.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the Deuter Giga EL.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.

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 2 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.

### Only the Exped Summit Lite 25 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Deuter Giga EL fits

Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.

## Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Giga EL** carries 7L more than the **Exped Summit Lite 25** (25L vs. 32L), while the **Exped Summit Lite 25** is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Summit Lite 25** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the better call.