Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Tatonka Flightcase 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $128 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL | Feature | Tatonka Flightcase 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Tatonka Flightcase 40
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 34 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Tatonka Flightcase 40: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 4L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL (36L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the lighter pack at 1.34kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.