Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 55 | Feature | Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 65L |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 100% recycled 600D nylon canvas. 900D Ottoman-weave Poly bottom fabric. Woven nylon straps with Hypalon. |
Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×38×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 55 and Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Other on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Yes on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, 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. 2 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 55, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 55 fits
Island Air, Virgin America.
Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 55 carries 10L more than the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L (55L vs. 45L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 55 is the lighter pack at 1.64kg (vs. 1.77kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access 55 fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access 55; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 55 is the better call.