Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL vs. Deuter Ypsilon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $201 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL | Feature | Deuter Ypsilon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop | PES 600 Coat, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL and Deuter Ypsilon
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, rain cover, 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. 75 accept both. 95 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL, and 4 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?
The Deuter Ypsilon carries 2L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL (26L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Ypsilon is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.45kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Ypsilon; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Ypsilon is the better call.