Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Deuter Flyt 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 | Deuter Flyt 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 | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Deuter Flyt 20
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; Removable on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 40 accept only the Deuter Flyt 20.
Only the Deuter Flyt 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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. Deuter Flyt 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL carries 8L more than the Deuter Flyt 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Flyt 20 is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.19kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Flyt 20 fits 92% 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 Flyt 20 is the better call.