Deuter Gogo vs. Deuter Giga EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gogo | Feature | Deuter Giga EL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 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 EL
- Hip belt: No on the Deuter Gogo; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Gogo; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 136 accept both. 6 accept only the Deuter Gogo, and 33 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Deuter Gogo fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Deuter Giga EL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, 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 EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga EL carries 7L more than the Deuter Gogo (25L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Gogo is the lighter pack at 0.59kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga EL fits 89% 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 Gogo is the better call.