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# Deuter Gigant vs. Tom Bihn Brain Bag

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

## [Deuter Gigant](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ewignxe0ru/deuter-gigant/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Gigant](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621566065/carryons/Deuter_Gigant_qws6rg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Gigant | Feature | Tom Bihn Brain Bag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D PES Ripstop, PFAS free</td><td>525 Ballistic Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tom Bihn Brain Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/i3dfh43ew9/tom-bihn-brain-bag/)

by [Tom Bihn](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tom Bihn)

![Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Brain Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601123264/carryons/tombrainbag_ts952i.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>66%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Gigant and Tom Bihn Brain Bag

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Deuter Gigant; 4 on the Tom Bihn Brain Bag.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Deuter Gigant; Removable on the Tom Bihn Brain Bag.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Deuter Gigant; No on the Tom Bihn Brain Bag.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Deuter Gigant; 1, side on the Tom Bihn Brain Bag.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Deuter Gigant; Yes on the Tom Bihn Brain Bag.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 124 accept both. 13 accept only the Deuter Gigant, and 1 accept only the Tom Bihn Brain Bag.

### Only the Deuter Gigant fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Pakistan International, Sky Airlines.

### Only the Tom Bihn Brain Bag fits

Ravn Alaska.

## Deuter Gigant vs. Tom Bihn Brain Bag: which should you pack?

The **Tom Bihn Brain Bag** carries 4L more than the **Deuter Gigant** (32L vs. 36L), while the **Deuter Gigant** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Gigant** fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tom Bihn Brain Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gigant is the better call.