Fjallraven Kaipak 28 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kaipak 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kaipak 28 | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 and Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 31 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL.
Only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits
Cayman Airways.
Fjallraven Kaipak 28 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 (28L vs. 32L), while the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 is the better call.