Exped Glissade 25 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Glissade 25 | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| 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 | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Key differences between the Exped Glissade 25 and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Glissade 25; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Glissade 25; 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 37 accept only the Exped Glissade 25, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Only the Exped Glissade 25 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Exped Glissade 25 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 carries 3L more than the Exped Glissade 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Exped Glissade 25 is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Glissade 25 fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 25 is the better call.