Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Attack 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 Attack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| 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 | 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 | 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Attack 20
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Attack 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 2 accept only the Deuter Attack 20.
Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Deuter Attack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Attack 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries 8L more than the Deuter Attack 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Giga Bike is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.55kg). 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.