Exped Skyline 25 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 25 | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $201 |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 25 and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 75 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Skyline 25, and 95 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Exped Skyline 25 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL carries 1L more than the Exped Skyline 25 (25L vs. 26L), while the Exped Skyline 25 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.45kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.