Deuter Giga Bike vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
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 | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Giga Bike; 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
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. 134 accept both. 40 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
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, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries 4L more than the Deuter Giga Bike (28L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.