Osprey Flapjack vs. Deuter Giga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Flapjack | Feature | Deuter Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Sternum Strap | Y | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Osprey Flapjack and Deuter Giga
- Opening: Other on the Osprey Flapjack; Top zip on the Deuter Giga.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Osprey Flapjack; Top on the Deuter Giga.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 0 accept only the Osprey Flapjack, and 38 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Deuter Giga 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, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Osprey Flapjack vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga carries 7L more than the Osprey Flapjack (21L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Flapjack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Flapjack is the better call.