Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.19 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL | Feature | LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 45L |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | 1000D CORDURA® Fabric by Invista™ |
LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2.175 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×35×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $215 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Rolltop on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; 17in on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; 2 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; No on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 34 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt: which should you pack?
The LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt carries 2L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL (28L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.19kg (vs. 2.175kg). For carry-on flexibility, the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the better call.