Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30
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 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 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 Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Trans Alpine 30
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 4 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Front on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 4 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 75 accept both. 106 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 backpacks are primo carry-on companions, each packing unique features that cater to different preferences. First up, the Tarahumara is a beast. It towers at 44 inches tall, stretching 24 inches wide and 10 inches deep. It's the lighter of the two at just 0.7 pounds and constructed from robust 500D Cordura fabric. Yet, despite its airy weight, it's not skimping on capacity, coming in at 16 liters. Most strikingly, this bag is compatible with 100% of airlines comfortable enough to fit all your day hiking necessities in it.
On the other hand, the Trans Alpine 30 from Deuter packs a punch too. With dimensions less stark and more confined, it measures 24 inches in height, spreads to a breadth of 28 inches and delves to a depth of 54 inches. As anticipated, it tends to weigh a bit more at 1.23 pounds but it's quite understandable considering its additional holding capacity of 30 liters. Constructed from a mixture of 210D PA and 600D PES (Polyester), the bag seals in solid durability. However, it must be noted that its compatibility with airlines measures just 47%.
- Tarahumara is significantly taller, whereas Trans Alpine is wider and deeper
- Tarahumara wins on weight, being over half a pound lighter
- Trans Alpine takes the cake on holding capacity with a roomy 30 liters, nearly twice the Tarahumara's 16 liters
- Both bags offer tough, durable construction with Tarahumara using 500D Cordura and Trans Alpine blend of 210D PA, 600D PES
- Tarahumara offers airline compatibility far better than Trans Alpine
There's plenty to love about both. For the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, reviewers have sung praises about its smart design, top-tier build quality, and spacious yet not overdone capacity. Users have lauded its perfect sizing for day hiking and secure center zip that provides easy access to the main compartment. It seems to be the Swiss Army knife of the one-daypack question.
Despite some of it's drawbacks, the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 still offers some standout features which are not advertently clear in the Hill People Gear Tarahumara. However, the lack of specific positive reviewer remarks and endorsement makes it somewhat difficult to highlight its strengths. It really comes down to individual preferences and needs. But let's be clear, both bags will serve you well, experiencing the world one carry-on at a time.