Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)
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 | Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Yes on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L).
- Hip belt: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L).
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L).
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L).
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L).
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L).
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 44 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 0 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L).
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L): which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) carries 4L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL (36L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.