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title: "Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L"
description: "Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6aq1z1vjan/deuter-aviant-carry-on-pro-36-sl/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621817878/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Carry_On_Pro_36_SL_qlqmbx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.34 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×34×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$128</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL | Feature | Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td><td>600 Denier Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c9jxve4nwa/cabin-zero-classic-pro-42l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621504757/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Classic_Pro_42L_s81ww6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>87%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$184</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Hideable on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 2 on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 128 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 37 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L.

### Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits

Cayman Airways.

### Only the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L 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, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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, Xiamen.

## Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L** carries 6L more than the **Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL** (36L vs. 42L), while the **Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL** is the lighter pack at 1.34kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L** fits 87% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Classic Pro 42L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.