Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Deuter Giga EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 22 | 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 |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 22 and Deuter Giga EL
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Macpac Rapaki 22; 17in on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Macpac Rapaki 22; Yes on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Rain cover: No on the Macpac Rapaki 22; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 169 accept both. 20 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22, and 0 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga EL carries 10L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (22L vs. 32L), while the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the better call.