Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Giga EL
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 Giga EL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Giga EL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; 17in on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 0 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga EL carries 4L more than the Deuter Giga Bike (28L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Giga EL is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (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 EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga EL is the better call.