Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack

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

Deuter Trans Alpine 24

Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 24
Capacity24 L
Weight1.16 kg
Dimensions50×24×20 cm
Airline fit92%

Feature by feature

Deuter Trans Alpine 24FeatureKathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
Storage
Y Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 3
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
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
Y Rain-fly optional
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant N
Material
210D PA, 600D PES100% Polyester

Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
Capacity32 L
Weight1.04 kg
Dimensions62×29×26 cm
Airline fit3%
Price$200

Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 and Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 5 accept both. 169 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.

Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack: which should you pack?

The Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack carries 8L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 (24L vs. 32L), while the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the lighter pack at 1.04kg (vs. 1.16kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the better call.