Deuter Gogo vs. Deuter Gigant SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gogo | Feature | Deuter Gigant SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 17in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Gogo and Deuter Gigant SL
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Gogo; Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Hip belt: No on the Deuter Gogo; Removable on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Gogo; 3 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter Gogo; 1 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, rain cover, water resistant.
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. 5 accept only the Deuter Gogo, and 0 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL.
Only the Deuter Gogo fits
American Eagle, Liat Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Gogo vs. Deuter Gigant SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant SL carries 7L more than the Deuter Gogo (25L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Gogo is the lighter pack at 0.59kg (vs. 1.08kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gogo fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Gigant SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gogo is the better call.