Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.992 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×31×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L and Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
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 25 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L carries 4L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL (36L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.992kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL fits 16% 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.