Topo Travel Bag 40L vs. Deuter Transit 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Topo Travel Bag 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Topo Travel Bag 40L | Feature | Deuter Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D recycled nylon, | 600d Polytex |
Deuter Transit 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Topo Travel Bag 40L and Deuter Transit 40
- Compression straps: No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Yes on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Other on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; 6 on the Deuter Transit 40.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 29 accept both. 2 accept only the Topo Travel Bag 40L, and 19 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.
Only the Topo Travel Bag 40L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Only the Deuter Transit 40 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Copa Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Topo Travel Bag 40L vs. Deuter Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Topo Travel Bag 40L carries the same capacity as the Deuter Transit 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the Topo Travel Bag 40L is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Transit 40 fits 25% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Travel Bag 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Travel Bag 40L is the better call.