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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/iz7hd479zh/deuter-gigant-sl/mflugevn21/patagonia-paxat-backpack-32l/"
title: "Deuter Gigant SL vs Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L"
description: "Deuter Gigant SL vs Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Gigant SL vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L

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

## [Deuter Gigant SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/iz7hd479zh/deuter-gigant-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Gigant SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621566274/carryons/Deuter_Gigant_SL_htzjsc.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>1.08 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$88</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Gigant SL | Feature | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D PES Ripstop</td><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mflugevn21/patagonia-paxat-backpack-32l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632880636/carryons/Patagonia_Paxat_Backpack_32L_odqccv.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>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Gigant SL and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Deuter Gigant SL; 15in on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Deuter Gigant SL; 2 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 3 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.

### Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits

Etihad Airways, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.

## Deuter Gigant SL vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Gigant SL** carries the same capacity as the **Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L** (32L vs. 32L), while the **Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.08kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Gigant SL** fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Gigant SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.