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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0fhig747qr/deuter-aviant-access-55/4yl44f6rn2/deuter-aviant-access-50-sl/"
title: "Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL"
description: "Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL

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

## [Deuter Aviant Access 55](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0fhig747qr/deuter-aviant-access-55/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access 55](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621582376/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Access_55_epasr3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.64 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>64×36×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4yl44f6rn2/deuter-aviant-access-50-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621580977/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Access_50_SL_fsj4sm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>50 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$177</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.