Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.16 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $195 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 | 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 |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 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 Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20; Removable on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 133 accept both. 11 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 (20L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the lighter pack at 1.16kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits 76% 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 Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the better call.