Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.59 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $159 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| hideable | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $201 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL
- Opening: Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
- Rain cover: Hideable on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
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. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit, and 8 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit carries 14L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL (40L vs. 26L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL is the lighter pack at 1.45kg (vs. 1.59kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL is the better call.