Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
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 32 EL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 32 EL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
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. 31 accept both. 150 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, 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, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL are both top contenders in the carry-on backpack market. Though they may seem similar at first glance, closer examination reveals a number of key differences.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is the slimmer and lighter of the two, weighing in at a paltry 0.7 pounds. It stands proud at 44 inches with a width of 24 inches and a depth of 10 inches. Made of sturdy 500D Cordura, it's built to withstand the rigors of travel, and with a capacity of 16 liters, it's the perfect size for a day of hiking. One reviewer even hailed it as the best overall solution for a daypack, praising its simple yet elegant design and its surprisingly spacious interior.
Compare and contrast to the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL. This behemoth stands just 24 inches tall, but spreads out to 28 inches wide and a whopping 58 inches deep. It's slightly heavier than the Tarahumara at 1.26 pounds, but its larger frame allows it to hold twice the capacity at 32 liters. Although it loses out on airline compatibility (30% compared to the Tarahumara's 100%), its 210D PA and 600D PES material ensures it's robust enough to survive any airport's conveyor belt.
To summarize:
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The Hill People Gear Tarahumara:
- Weighs 0.7 pounds.
- Is 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep.
- Has a 16 liter capacity.
- Is made of 500D Cordura.
- Is compatible with 100% of airlines.
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Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL:
- Weighs 1.26 pounds.
- Is 24 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 58 inches deep.
- Has a 32 liter capacity.
- Is Made of 210D PA, 600D PES.
- Is compatible with 30% of airlines.
In the end, your decision depends on your needs. If you want a light, compact backpack that can squeeze into any overhead compartment, then the Tarahumara is for you. On the other hand, if you're willing to sacrifice a little bit of convenience for extra packing space, then the Trans Alpine 32 EL could be the better option. As the reviewers said, either bag is a sturdy choice that will last you a lifetime.