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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/pgv3av226c/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-26-sl/u9h9cc3cx6/eagle-creek-global-companion-40l/"
title: "Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L"
description: "Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pgv3av226c/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-26-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 26 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621828594/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_Pro_26_SL_zwvlbd.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>1.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$201</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop</td><td>450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/u9h9cc3cx6/eagle-creek-global-companion-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623308013/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Global_Companion_40L_qbbsl1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.93 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.