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title: "Deuter Giga Bike vs Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack"
description: "Deuter Giga Bike vs Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Giga Bike vs. Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack

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 | Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | optional |
| 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>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ezzdrrze7r/kathmandu-katabatic-28l-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627699942/carryons/Kathmandu_Katabatic_28L_Pack_gp1ae9.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>0.906 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×29×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Deuter Giga Bike; Yes on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; Optional on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 27 accept both. 147 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.

### Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Deuter Giga Bike vs. Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Giga Bike** carries the same capacity as the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** (28L vs. 28L), while the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.906kg (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 Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the better call.