Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Walker 20
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 Walker 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | 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 | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 600D PES, 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Walker 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Walker 20.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; Optional on the Deuter Walker 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 140 accept both. 34 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 1 accept only the Deuter Walker 20.
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, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Deuter Walker 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Walker 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries 8L more than the Deuter Walker 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Walker 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.15kg). 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 Walker 20 is the better call.