Deuter Trans Alpine 30 vs. Osprey Proxima 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Trans Alpine 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine 30 | Feature | Osprey Proxima 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | bluesign® APPROVED 300D X 450D recycled polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR |
Osprey Proxima 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×33×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 and Osprey Proxima 30
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; Other on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; No on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; 16in on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; 1 on the Osprey Proxima 30.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 27 accept both. 48 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30, and 0 accept only the Osprey Proxima 30.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Trans Alpine 30 vs. Osprey Proxima 30: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 30 carries the same capacity as the Osprey Proxima 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Osprey Proxima 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Proxima 30 is the better call.