Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 vs. Deuter Flyt 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 | Feature | Deuter Flyt 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 and Deuter Flyt 20
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28, and 41 accept only the Deuter Flyt 20.
Only the Deuter Flyt 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 vs. Deuter Flyt 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 carries 8L more than the Deuter Flyt 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Flyt 20 is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Flyt 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Flyt 20 is the better call.