Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Deuter Giga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Topo Designs Mountain Pack | Feature | Deuter Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D exterior, 210D coated pack cloth liner | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Topo Designs Mountain Pack and Deuter Giga
- Compression straps: >5 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; No on the Deuter Giga.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Top zip on the Deuter Giga.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Yes on the Deuter Giga.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack, and 0 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Mountain Pack carries 2L more than the Deuter Giga (30L vs. 28L), while the Topo Designs Mountain Pack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack is the better call.