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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/aiuhvv19pe/topo-designs-mountain-pack/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/"
title: "Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs Deuter Giga - One Bag Travel"
description: "Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs Deuter Giga: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Deuter Giga

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Topo Designs Mountain Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/aiuhvv19pe/topo-designs-mountain-pack/)

by [Topo Designs](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Topo Designs)

![Front facing view of the Topo Designs Mountain Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601607/carryons/topodesigns_wwcrzi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000D exterior, 210D coated pack cloth liner</td><td>300D ripstop polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Giga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621563322/carryons/Deuter_Giga_pdpoxy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.