Deuter Attack 20 vs. Deuter Giga EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Attack 20 | Feature | Deuter Giga EL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Attack 20 and Deuter Giga EL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Attack 20; No on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Attack 20; 17in on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Attack 20; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Attack 20, and 0 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Deuter Attack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Deuter Attack 20 vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga EL carries 12L more than the Deuter Attack 20 (20L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Giga EL is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Attack 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga EL is the better call.