Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Deuter Gigant
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zorali Escapade Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Zorali Escapade Backpack | Feature | Deuter Gigant |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D Durable Nylon Oxford Fabric | 300D PES Ripstop, PFAS free |
Key differences between the Zorali Escapade Backpack and Deuter Gigant
- Compression straps: 4 on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 2 on the Deuter Gigant.
- Opening: Other on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Top zip on the Deuter Gigant.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 17in on the Deuter Gigant.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; 6 on the Deuter Gigant.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Gigant.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 4 accept only the Zorali Escapade Backpack, and 0 accept only the Deuter Gigant.
Only the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. Deuter Gigant: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant carries 2L more than the Zorali Escapade Backpack (30L vs. 32L), while the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Gigant; if you want to travel lighter, the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the better call.