Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
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. 74 accept both. 60 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 3 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways.
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (28L vs. 28L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.19kg). 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 Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.