Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
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 | Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | hideable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.93 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL and Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 162 accept both. 8 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L carries 14L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL (26L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL is the lighter pack at 1.45kg (vs. 1.93kg). 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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL is the better call.