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title: "Deuter Giga vs Deuter Giga SL - One Bag Travel"
description: "Deuter Giga vs Deuter Giga SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Giga vs. Deuter Giga SL

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

## [Deuter Giga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621563322/carryons/Deuter_Giga_pdpoxy.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 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Giga | Feature | Deuter Giga SL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D ripstop polyester</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Giga SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t7vy8duxg3/deuter-giga-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621564537/carryons/Deuter_Giga_SL_q9727d.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>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Giga and Deuter Giga SL

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Deuter Giga; No on the Deuter Giga SL.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Deuter Giga; 17in on the Deuter Giga SL.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Deuter Giga; 1 on the Deuter Giga SL.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Deuter Giga; No on the Deuter Giga SL.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Deuter Giga; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Deuter Giga; 2 on the Deuter Giga SL.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Deuter Giga vs. Deuter Giga SL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Giga** carries the same capacity as the **Deuter Giga SL** (28L vs. 28L), while the **Deuter Giga SL** is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Giga** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga SL is the better call.