Deuter Gogo vs. Deuter Giga SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gogo | Feature | Deuter Giga SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Gogo and Deuter Giga SL
- Hip belt: No on the Deuter Gogo; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Gogo; No on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Gogo; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 140 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Gogo, and 34 accept only the Deuter Giga SL.
Only the Deuter Gogo fits
American Eagle, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Deuter Giga SL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao 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 Gogo vs. Deuter Giga SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga SL carries 3L more than the Deuter Gogo (25L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Gogo is the lighter pack at 0.59kg (vs. 0.96kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga SL fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gogo is the better call.