Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 55 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 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 | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 55 and Deuter Aviant Access 38
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 3 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 55, and 124 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 55 carries 17L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 38 (55L vs. 38L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 38 is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 1.64kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 fits 67% 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 38 is the better call.