Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Flyt 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 Flyt 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 | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Deuter Giga Bike and Deuter Flyt 20
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Giga Bike; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Giga Bike, and 2 accept only the Deuter Flyt 20.
Only the Deuter Giga Bike fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Deuter Flyt 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Giga Bike vs. Deuter Flyt 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga Bike carries 8L more than the Deuter Flyt 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Giga Bike is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.18kg). 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.