Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack and Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Opening: Top flap on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 5 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack, and 26 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack carries the same capacity as the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL (32L vs. 32L), while the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the lighter pack at 1.04kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the better call.