Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
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 | Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.16 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, rain cover, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 10 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Fjallraven Keb Hike 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the lighter pack at 1.16kg (vs. 1.19kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits 76% 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 Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the better call.