Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Deuter Trans Alpine 30
- Passport pocket: Top on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Front on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 4 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 2, side on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 25 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30: which should you pack?
The Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L carries 8L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 (38L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.