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title: "Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/k6eeydx03i/eagle-creek-global-companion-40l-womens-fit/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623302080/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Global_Companion_40L_Women_s_Fit_n6e0to.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.59 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly</td><td>600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pgv3av226c/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-26-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621828594/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_Pro_26_SL_zwvlbd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$201</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.