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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/rupeofh0ul/exped-impulse-30/u0zkiycu97/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-28/"
title: "Exped Impulse 30 vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28"
description: "Exped Impulse 30 vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Impulse 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Impulse 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rupeofh0ul/exped-impulse-30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Impulse 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623680941/carryons/Exped_Impulse_30_iz5hle.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Impulse 30 | 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 |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td><td>600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/u0zkiycu97/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-28/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621831031/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_Pro_28_ms338q.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.55 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×29×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Impulse 30 and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Exped Impulse 30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Exped Impulse 30; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 130 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 30, and 3 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits

Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.

## Exped Impulse 30 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?

The **Exped Impulse 30** carries 2L more than the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28** (30L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28** fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Impulse 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 is the better call.