Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $177 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL | Feature | Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 100% Polyester cationic |
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL and Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; 2 on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
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 50 SL, and 29 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL carries 20L more than the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 (50L vs. 30L), while the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 is the better call.