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title: "Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit"
description: "Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on…"
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# Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/88g5iumjey/deuter-trans-alpine-28-sl/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621825341/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_28_SL_shmsnt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.19 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL | Feature | Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | hideable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td><td>450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit](https://onebag.travel/carryon/k6eeydx03i/eagle-creek-global-companion-40l-womens-fit/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623302080/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Global_Companion_40L_Women_s_Fit_n6e0to.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.59 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit.

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. 129 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 33 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits

Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

### Only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit 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, 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. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit** carries 12L more than the **Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL** (28L vs. 40L), while the **Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL** is the lighter pack at 1.19kg (vs. 1.59kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit** fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the better call.