Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 | Jansport Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Jansport Women's Agave
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL and Jansport Women's Agave
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; 15in on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL; No on the Jansport Women's Agave.
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. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, and 4 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport Women's Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Jansport Women's Agave carries 4L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL (28L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Women's Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.19kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Women's Agave fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Women's Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Women's Agave is the better call.