Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Gogo
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 Gogo |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Gogo
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Gogo.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Deuter Gogo.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Gogo.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Gogo.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Deuter Gogo.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Gogo.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Optional on the Deuter Gogo.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Deuter Gogo.
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. 142 accept both. 39 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Gogo.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Gogo carry-on backpacks hit all the marks for quality and performance but offer slightly different features that make them unique in their own rights. With its rugged design and 500D Cordura material, the Tarahumara from Hill People Gear is a reliable partner for adventurous trips. It's relatively lightweight as it weighs 0.7 pounds and boasts 16 liters of capacity. Even though it doesn't offer a compartment for your laptops, it does assure 100% compatibility with airlines.
Known for its impressive build quality, one reviewer praised it saying, "It's a well-designed, well-executed, and well-built bag that'll last you a lifetime.". An interesting comment about its capacity points out "...it’s spacious enough to hold for example my jacket, keys, an abundance of ephemera that I regularly carry...despite its diminutive exterior appearance, its interior space is almost like the vacuously spacious Tardis!!!". So, it's a solid investment if you aim for reliability, durability, and convenient access to the main compartment through its center zip.
On the other hand, the Deuter Gogo offers an impressive 25-liters of cargo space in its lightweight (0.59 pounds) and voluminous (21"x30"x46") design. While it's compatible with only 67% of airlines, it's built from resilient 300D PES Ripstop material. Unlike the Tarahumara, it does not offer a laptop compartment.
Comparison Points:
- Material: Tarahumara (500D Cordura), Gogo (300D PES Ripstop)
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7 lb), Gogo (0.59 lb)
- Size: Tarahumara (44"x24"x10"), Gogo (21"x30"x46")
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16L), Gogo (25L)
- Laptop Compartment: Tarahumara (None), Gogo (None)
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara (100%), Gogo (67%)
The final choice boils down to your specific preferences and needs. If you value durability, space efficiency, and 100% airline compatibility, the Tarahumara by Hill People Gear takes the cake. But, if you're after a larger capacity and lighter weight, then the Deuter Gogo presents a more considerable option. Both are commendable in terms of build quality, and it's clear they're designed with the user's needs and convenience in mind.