Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
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 55 SL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 55 SL
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×34×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $144 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
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. 3 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 5L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL (50L vs. 55L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 2.46kg). 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 55 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the better call.