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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/73sdg7mwm1/patagonia-altvia-pack-36l/88g5iumjey/deuter-trans-alpine-28-sl/"
title: "Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL"
description: "Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/73sdg7mwm1/patagonia-altvia-pack-36l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633529341/carryons/Altvia_Pack_zydvo7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.992 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×31×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>3%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$179</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
|  | 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>140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop</td><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/88g5iumjey/deuter-trans-alpine-28-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621825341/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_28_SL_shmsnt.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>1.19 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L and Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL

-   **Opening:** Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 6 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L, and 128 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L** carries 8L more than the **Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL** (36L vs. 28L), while the **Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L** is the lighter pack at 0.992kg (vs. 1.19kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL** fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the better call.