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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/88g5iumjey/deuter-trans-alpine-28-sl/q28hm72o19/fjallraven-keb-hike-20/"
title: "Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs Fjallraven Keb Hike 20"
description: "Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs Fjallraven Keb Hike 20: 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. Fjallraven Keb Hike 20

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Keb Hike 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/q28hm72o19/fjallraven-keb-hike-20/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624435390/carryons/Fjallraven_Keb_Hike_20_sr69oi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.16 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×24×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$195</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.