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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5ej9ut4dle/deuter-giga-bike/pgv3av226c/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-26-sl/"
title: "Deuter Giga Bike vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL"
description: "Deuter Giga Bike vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL

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 | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D PES Ripstop</td><td>600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pgv3av226c/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-26-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621828594/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_Pro_26_SL_zwvlbd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$201</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Deuter Giga Bike; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.

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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 1 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.

### Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Giga Bike** carries 2L more than the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL** (28L vs. 26L), while the **Deuter Giga Bike** is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.45kg). 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.