Mammut Lithium 30 vs. Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mammut Lithium 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×26×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Mammut Lithium 30 | Feature | Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide, Bluesign, PFC free, recycled | 140D Polyester RIPSTOP |
Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $215 |
Key differences between the Mammut Lithium 30 and Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mammut Lithium 30; Yes on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Mammut Lithium 30; 3 on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Mammut Lithium 30; No on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Mammut Lithium 30, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
Only the Mammut Lithium 30 fits
Aer Lingus, Great Lakes Airlines.
Mammut Lithium 30 vs. Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 carries 20L more than the Mammut Lithium 30 (30L vs. 50L), while the Mammut Lithium 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mammut Lithium 30 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10; if you want to travel lighter, the Mammut Lithium 30 is the better call.