Deuter Gigant vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gigant | Feature | Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $129 |
Key differences between the Deuter Gigant and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Gigant; No on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Deuter Gigant; 15in on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Deuter Gigant; 3 on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Water resistant: No on the Deuter Gigant; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 137 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Gigant, and 38 accept only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Gigant vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant carries 2L more than the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L (32L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits 93% 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 Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L is the better call.