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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ezzdrrze7r/kathmandu-katabatic-28l-pack/srjwfb9991/deuter-trans-alpine-32-el/"
title: "Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL"
description: "Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL

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

## [Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ezzdrrze7r/kathmandu-katabatic-28l-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627699942/carryons/Kathmandu_Katabatic_28L_Pack_gp1ae9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.906 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×29×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/srjwfb9991/deuter-trans-alpine-32-el/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621827238/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_32_EL_h6kzib.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>1.26 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×28×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack and Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL

-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.

Both have: compression straps, 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. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack, and 4 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL fits

Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.

## Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL** carries 4L more than the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** (28L vs. 32L), while the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.906kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL** fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the better call.