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title: "Deuter Ypsilon vs Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28"
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# Deuter Ypsilon vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

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

## [Deuter Ypsilon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tj5fcocgs8/deuter-ypsilon/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Ypsilon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621822951/carryons/Deuter_Ypsilon_brzrtz.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>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Ypsilon | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | 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>PES 600 Coat, 600D PES</td><td>600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/u0zkiycu97/deuter-trans-alpine-pro-28/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621831031/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_Pro_28_ms338q.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>1.55 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×29×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Ypsilon and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Deuter Ypsilon; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, 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. 74 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon, and 59 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.

### Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits

Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.

### Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits

Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

## Deuter Ypsilon vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Ypsilon** carries the same capacity as the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28** (28L vs. 28L), while the **Deuter Ypsilon** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28** fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Ypsilon; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Ypsilon is the better call.