Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly | 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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Hip belt: No on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
Both have: compression 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L, and 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 fits
Virgin America.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L carries 8L more than the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 (68L vs. 60L), while the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L is the lighter pack at 2.33kg (vs. 2.54kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L is the better call.