Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $277 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 28 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.19 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 1 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits
Pakistan International.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 carries 2L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL (30L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.19kg (vs. 1.44kg). 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 Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the better call.