Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
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 | Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | hideable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.93 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 129 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 33 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L 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, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L carries 12L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL (28L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.19kg (vs. 1.93kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is the better call.