Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Deuter Giga EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Attack 22 El | Feature | Deuter Giga EL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Attack 22 El and Deuter Giga EL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El; No on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Attack 22 El; 17in on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Attack 22 El; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
Both have: 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. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Attack 22 El, and 3 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Deuter Attack 22 El fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Deuter Giga EL fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Deuter Attack 22 El vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga EL carries 10L more than the Deuter Attack 22 El (22L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Giga EL is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.62kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga EL fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga EL is the better call.