Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día
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 | Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 100% repurposed nylon |
Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.905 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
- Hip belt: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Removable on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Yes on the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día.
Both have: 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. 129 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día 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. 1.905kg). 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 Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 42L Del Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.