Deuter Gigant SL vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gigant SL | Feature | Lander Traveler Bag 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | Cordura EcoMade |
Lander Traveler Bag 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 61×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Deuter Gigant SL and Lander Traveler Bag 35L
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Gigant SL; Other on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 10 accept both. 127 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL, and 0 accept only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Gigant SL vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L: which should you pack?
The Lander Traveler Bag 35L carries 3L more than the Deuter Gigant SL (32L vs. 35L), while the Deuter Gigant SL is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Lander Traveler Bag 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gigant SL is the better call.