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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/web697lcxz/deuter-giga-el/"
title: "Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs Deuter Giga EL"
description: "Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs Deuter Giga EL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Deuter Giga EL

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/)

by [Cotopaxi](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cotopaxi)

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621511060/carryons/Cotopaxi_Cusco_Backpack_26L_hu2bah.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L | 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 |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% repurposed 600D polyester</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Giga EL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/web697lcxz/deuter-giga-el/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga EL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621565177/carryons/Deuter_Giga_El_gv8fuj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L and Deuter Giga EL

-   **Hip belt:** No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; 17in on the Deuter Giga EL.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L, and 37 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.

### Only the Deuter Giga EL 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, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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, Xiamen.

## Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Giga EL** carries 6L more than the **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** (26L vs. 32L), while the **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Giga EL** fits 89% 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 Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.