Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 55 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 2.63 kg |
| Dimensions | 74×35×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 55 and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 55 fits
Island Air, Virgin America.
Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 carries 15L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 55 (55L vs. 70L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 55 is the lighter pack at 1.64kg (vs. 2.63kg). 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 Pro 70; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 55 is the better call.