Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38 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 Access 38 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 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 Access 38 SL
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.54 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 127 accept both. 2 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL carries 2L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL (36L vs. 38L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the lighter pack at 1.34kg (vs. 1.54kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.