Deuter Gigant SL vs. Exped Glissade 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gigant SL | Feature | Exped Glissade 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Deuter Gigant SL and Exped Glissade 25
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Deuter Gigant SL; 1 on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 135 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL, and 35 accept only the Exped Glissade 25.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Exped Glissade 25 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat 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.
Deuter Gigant SL vs. Exped Glissade 25: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant SL carries 7L more than the Exped Glissade 25 (32L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Gigant SL is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Glissade 25 fits 90% 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 Deuter Gigant SL is the better call.