Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
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 Trans Alpine Pro 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Removable on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
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. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 1 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits
Great Lakes Airlines, WestJet.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits
Liat Airlines.
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL carries the same capacity as the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 (28L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.19kg (vs. 1.55kg). 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.