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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/gob574fsfm/exped-skyline-25/srjwfb9991/deuter-trans-alpine-32-el/"
title: "Exped Skyline 25 vs Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL"
description: "Exped Skyline 25 vs Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Skyline 25 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Skyline 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gob574fsfm/exped-skyline-25/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623844058/carryons/Exped_Skyline_25_owlwlv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.03 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Skyline 25 | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column</td><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/srjwfb9991/deuter-trans-alpine-32-el/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621827238/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_32_EL_h6kzib.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.26 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×28×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Skyline 25 and Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.

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. 31 accept both. 44 accept only the Exped Skyline 25, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.

### Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.

## Exped Skyline 25 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL** carries 7L more than the **Exped Skyline 25** (25L vs. 32L), while the **Exped Skyline 25** is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Skyline 25** fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.