Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 55 | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×37×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $449 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 55 and Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt.
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 Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 55 fits
Island Air, Virgin America.
Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 55 carries 5L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley (55L vs. 50L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 55 is the lighter pack at 1.64kg (vs. 3.12kg). 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.