Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Deuter Ypsilon
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 | Deuter Ypsilon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | PES 600 Coat, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Deuter Ypsilon
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 74 accept both. 60 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 5 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.
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 Deuter Ypsilon fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL carries the same capacity as the Deuter Ypsilon (28L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.19kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the better call.