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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/88g5iumjey/deuter-trans-alpine-28-sl/pgv3av226c/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-26-sl/"
title: "Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL"
description: "Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL

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 | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 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>600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pgv3av226c/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-26-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621828594/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_Pro_26_SL_zwvlbd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$201</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 36 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL 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, Oman Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL** carries 2L more than the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL** (28L vs. 26L), while the **Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL** is the lighter pack at 1.19kg (vs. 1.45kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL** fits 90% 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 Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the better call.