Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Hill People Gear Tarahumara

by Hill People Gear
Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara
Capacity16 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×23×10 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$175

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 4
back Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt removable
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 Cordura600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop

Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

by Deuter
Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
Capacity28 L
Weight1.55 kg
Dimensions54×29×21 cm
Airline fit70%

Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 133 accept both. 48 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.

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, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao 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, WestJet, Xiamen.

Let's dissect these two impressive carry on backpacks, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28. With a commanding height of 44 inches, a width of 24 inches, and a depth of 10 inches, it is clear that the Tarahumara is the larger of the two options at face value. Notably, this bag weighs a featherlight 0.7 pounds and carries a capacity of 16 liters. It has a long-lasting make of 500D Cordura, and unlike its rival, guarantees compatibility with all airline requirements. It loses out to the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 in terms of lack of laptop compartment.

Crafted as 21 inches tall, 29 inches wide, and 54 inches deep, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 plays second fiddle in size but holds its own in capacity with a generous 28 liters. This backpack, however, is weighty at 1.55 pounds, which may be of consideration for longer travel or extensive hiking. This Deuter, though made of a sturdy combination of 600D PES and 100D PA Ripstop, falls short of universal airline compatibility at 64%. A noteworthy feature is its laptop compartment.

Here's a comparison overview:

Hill People Gear Tarahumara:

Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28:

Reviewers have openly praised the Tarahumara as a sturdy carry on companion that "lasts a lifetime" and can hold a large amount of material despite its size, like a "Tardis". This pack has earned the verdict of being an appropriate solution for all types of one-daypack queries.

Why should you consider the Tarahumara? Unanimously, the perfect size for day-hiking, excellent build quality made from reliable materials, and the center zip for security and easy access to the main compartment are distinct selling points that make this backpack a solid competitor. In essence, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 bring distinct offerings to the table - a choice will ultimately lie in what features resonate with your lifestyle.