Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Deuter Giga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Deuter Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Deuter Giga
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Top on the Deuter Giga.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Removable on the Deuter Giga.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 2, side on the Deuter Giga.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 37 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Deuter Giga fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 2L more than the Deuter Giga (30L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.