Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Nordace Henge 45L
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 | Nordace Henge 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER |
Nordace Henge 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL and Nordace Henge 45L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; 17in on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; 3 on the Nordace Henge 45L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack 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 50 SL, and 83 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L.
Only the Nordace Henge 45L fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Nordace Henge 45L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL carries 5L more than the Nordace Henge 45L (50L vs. 45L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Henge 45L fits 46% 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 Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the better call.