Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
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 | Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
Both have: 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 43 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 8L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL (36L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 1.34kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL fits 91% 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 28 SL is the better call.