Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
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 | Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Polyester, Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 3.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 79×40×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL and Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL fits
Island Air, Virgin America.
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley carries 20L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL (50L vs. 70L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the lighter pack at 1.58kg (vs. 3.42kg). 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 Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL is the better call.