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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/so63ztuvtw/fjallraven-kaipak-28/srjwfb9991/deuter-trans-alpine-32-el/"
title: "Fjallraven Kaipak 28 vs Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL"
description: "Fjallraven Kaipak 28 vs Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/so63ztuvtw/fjallraven-kaipak-28/srjwfb9991/deuter-trans-alpine-32-el/"
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# Fjallraven Kaipak 28 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL

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

## [Fjallraven Kaipak 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/so63ztuvtw/fjallraven-kaipak-28/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kaipak 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624976409/carryons/Fjallraven_Kaipak_28_klj5ub.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>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57×28×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D</td><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/srjwfb9991/deuter-trans-alpine-32-el/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621827238/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_32_EL_h6kzib.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.26 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×28×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.