Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L vs. Deuter Giga EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L | Feature | Deuter Giga EL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L and Deuter Giga EL
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; 1 on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Rain cover: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L, and 1 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Deuter Giga EL fits
Cayman Airways.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L carries 8L more than the Deuter Giga EL (40L vs. 32L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L is the better call.