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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5ej9ut4dle/deuter-giga-bike/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/"
title: "Deuter Giga Bike vs Jansport Hatchet - One Bag Travel"
description: "Deuter Giga Bike vs Jansport Hatchet: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Giga Bike vs. Jansport Hatchet

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

## [Deuter Giga Bike](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5ej9ut4dle/deuter-giga-bike/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga Bike](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621563857/carryons/Deuter_Giga_Bike_ydn6ey.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.15 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D PES Ripstop</td><td>600 Denier Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Hatchet](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Hatchet](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626692211/carryons/Jansport_Hatchet_wbmdf9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$76</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.