Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 55 | Feature | Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 55 and Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Both have: compression 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. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 55, and 141 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack 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, American Eagle, 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, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, 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 , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, 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, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 55 carries 35L more than the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (55L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 1.64kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits 76% 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 Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.