Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.19 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 134 accept both. 47 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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.
When it's time to hit the road, a sturdy, reliable backpack is a must. Let's compare two models: the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL. The difference begins with their dimensions. The Tarahumara stands tall at 44 inches, being taller than its competitor, which is 22 inches high. On the other hand, the width and depth of the Deuter model outshine the Tarahumara, with 26 and 52 inches respectively against 24 and 10 inches of the Tarahumara.
Take note of their weight. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara, at just 0.7 pounds, is lighter than the Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL that weighs 1.19 pounds. An important feature for frequent travellers is compatibility with airlines - the Tarahumara wins hands-down, being compatible with all airlines compared to the 65% compatibility of the Deuter counterpart.
Summary of Differences:
- Height: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is 44 inches, Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL is 22 inches
- Width and Depth: Deuter Trans Alpine is broader and deeper with 26 and 52 inches while the Hill People Gear Tarahumara is 24 and 10 inches respectively
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is lighter at 0.7 pounds than Deuter Trans Alpine at 1.19 pounds
- Airlines compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara is accepted by 100% airlines against 65% for Deuter Trans Alpine
The material of construction also matters. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara uses 500D Cordura, which is renowned for its resilience and durability, while the Deuter is made of two materials, 210D PA and 600D PES, combining strength and flexibility. Neither of these models have a laptop compartment.
Moving onto user reviews, the Tarahumara boasts of being an eloquent solution to one-day-pack dilemma, with simplicity at its core and space in abundance. It has been equated to a "Tardis", thanks to its spacious interior. Its build quality and size have convinced users of its long-lasting nature, and they appreciate its perfect sizing for day hikes and convenient, secure centre zip. The Deuter Trans Alpine 28 SL, on the other hand, is praised for being well-suited to women's body sizes thanks to its shorter length. Thus, it depends on your individual needs and preference when choosing between these two models.