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title: "Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack"
description: "Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack

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

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 24](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hw4ogcttvf/deuter-trans-alpine-24/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 24](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621824153/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_2_wwifow.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.16 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×24×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Trans Alpine 24 | Feature | Kathmandu 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n07jc7lf7x/kathmandu-nowaki-32l-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627959597/carryons/Kathmandu_Nowaki_32L_Pack_mqoo1e.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>1.04 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×29×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>3%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

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

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; Top flap on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; No on the 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.
