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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0fhig747qr/deuter-aviant-access-55/tdkd9dydcd/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-48l/"
title: "Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L"
description: "Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: 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. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L

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 | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td><td>100% Nylon &amp; 100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tdkd9dydcd/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-48l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628147348/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_Pack_48L_ihhwzk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.65 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×34×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 55 and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
-   **Sternum strap:** Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 55, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.

### Only the Deuter Aviant Access 55 fits

Island Air.

## Deuter Aviant Access 55 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Aviant Access 55** carries 7L more than the **Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L** (55L vs. 48L), while the **Deuter Aviant Access 55** is the lighter pack at 1.64kg (vs. 1.65kg). 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.