Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
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 | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; No on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 30 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit carries 36L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL (32L vs. 68L), while the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL is the lighter pack at 1.26kg (vs. 2.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Trans Alpine 32 EL is the better call.