Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine 24 | Feature | Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | hideable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.93 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 and Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 162 accept both. 12 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Deuter Trans Alpine 24 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L carries 16L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 (24L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 is the lighter pack at 1.16kg (vs. 1.93kg). 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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 is the better call.