Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $86 |
Feature by feature
| Dakine Campus Backpack 33L | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 86% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% NYLON | 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 Dakine Campus Backpack 33L and Deuter Trans Alpine 30
- Compression straps: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; 4 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Opening: Other on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Clamshell on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
- Water resistant: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 74 accept both. 60 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L, and 1 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30.
Only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 30: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 3L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 (33L vs. 30L), while the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; if you want to travel lighter, the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the better call.