Deuter Gigant vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gigant | Feature | Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, PFAS free | SHELL200 |
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Deuter Gigant and Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Deuter Gigant; No on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Gigant; Clamshell on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Deuter Gigant; 16in on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Deuter Gigant; 1 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
- Water resistant: No on the Deuter Gigant; Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 133 accept both. 4 accept only the Deuter Gigant, and 34 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L.
Only the Deuter Gigant fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Gigant vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant carries 2L more than the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L (32L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Gigant is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L fits 88% 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 is the better call.