Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60
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 | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 2.54 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×36×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $103 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 2 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL fits
Island Air.
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 carries 10L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL (50L vs. 60L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 2.54kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the better call.