Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Black Ember Forge Max
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 | Black Ember Forge Max |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 AIR TEXTURED MATTE FINISH 1000D HYPALON |
Black Ember Forge Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $343 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Black Ember Forge Max
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Back on the Black Ember Forge Max.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Removable on the Black Ember Forge Max.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
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 48 accept only the Black Ember Forge Max.
Only the Black Ember Forge Max fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Black Ember Forge Max: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 16L more than the Black Ember Forge Max (36L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the lighter pack at 1.34kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Ember Forge Max fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.