Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
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 Pro 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
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. 131 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 2 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, WestJet.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 carries 2L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 (30L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 is the lighter pack at 1.44kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 fits 70% 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 Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 is the better call.