Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 55 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $177 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 55 and Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 3 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 55 carries 5L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL (55L vs. 50L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 1.64kg). 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 50 SL is the better call.