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title: "Deuter Gigant vs Deuter Gigant SL - One Bag Travel"
description: "Deuter Gigant vs Deuter Gigant SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Gigant vs. Deuter Gigant SL

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 | Deuter Gigant SL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| 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>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Gigant SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/iz7hd479zh/deuter-gigant-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Gigant SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621566274/carryons/Deuter_Gigant_SL_htzjsc.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>1.08 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$88</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Gigant and Deuter Gigant SL

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Deuter Gigant; Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Deuter Gigant; No on the Deuter Gigant SL.
-   **Main compartments:** 6 on the Deuter Gigant; 3 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Deuter Gigant; Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Deuter Gigant; 1 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Deuter Gigant; Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 137 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Deuter Gigant vs. Deuter Gigant SL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Gigant** carries the same capacity as the **Deuter Gigant SL** (32L vs. 32L), while the **Deuter Gigant SL** is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Deuter Gigant; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gigant SL is the better call.