Deuter Gigant SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gigant SL | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Key differences between the Deuter Gigant SL and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Deuter Gigant SL; 1 on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Gigant SL; 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
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. 132 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL, and 1 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits
Liat Airlines.
Deuter Gigant SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant SL carries 4L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 (32L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Gigant SL is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.55kg). 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 Deuter Gigant SL is the better call.