Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL vs. Ortlieb Atrack ST
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack ST |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | PS33 |
Ortlieb Atrack ST
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL and Ortlieb Atrack ST
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; No on the Ortlieb Atrack ST.
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. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL, and 20 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack ST.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack ST fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Copa Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Great Lakes Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL vs. Ortlieb Atrack ST: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL carries 7L more than the Ortlieb Atrack ST (32L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL is the lighter pack at 1.26kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack ST fits 27% 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 Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL is the better call.