Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop | 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.32 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 and Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; 16in on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; 2 on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; 1 on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 74 accept both. 59 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28, and 3 accept only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
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.
Only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.32kg (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 Trans Alpine Pro 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack is the better call.