Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs. Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine 24 | Feature | Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.16 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 and Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 139 accept both. 35 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24, and 5 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs. Fjallraven Keb Hike 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 24 carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 (24L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 is the lighter pack at 1.16kg (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 Deuter Trans Alpine 24; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 is the better call.