Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
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 | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.131 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×25×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 23 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL carries 18L more than the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L (50L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the lighter pack at 1.131kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits 14% 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 Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the better call.