Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. Deuter Giga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L | Feature | Deuter Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| SHELL200 | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L and Deuter Giga
- Opening: Clamshell on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; Top zip on the Deuter Giga.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; 15in on the Deuter Giga.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; 3 on the Deuter Giga.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L, and 12 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Deuter Giga fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L carries 12L more than the Deuter Giga (40L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Giga is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga is the better call.