Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 24
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 Trans Alpine 24 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Trans Alpine 24
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Giga Bike; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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 Trans Alpine 24.
Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 24: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries 4L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 (28L vs. 24L), while the Deuter Giga Bike is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.16kg). 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.