Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Giga Bike
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Giga Bike | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.19 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Giga Bike; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 133 accept both. 41 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 1 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries the same capacity as the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL (28L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Giga Bike is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.19kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga Bike fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga Bike; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga Bike is the better call.