Deuter Giga Bike vs. Jansport Hatchet
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 | Jansport Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Hatchet
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $76 |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Jansport Hatchet
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Giga Bike; Top flap on the Jansport Hatchet.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Jansport Hatchet.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Jansport Hatchet.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 3 accept only the Jansport Hatchet.
Only the Jansport Hatchet fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Jansport Hatchet: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries the same capacity as the Jansport Hatchet (28L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Hatchet is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Hatchet fits 94% 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 Jansport Hatchet is the better call.