Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack

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

Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL

Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
Capacity36 L
Weight1.34 kg
Dimensions55×34×23 cm
Airline fit68%
Price$128

Feature by feature

Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SLFeatureHynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport Y
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 3
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D PES, 420D PAWater Repellent Nylon

Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack

Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
Capacity42 L
Weight1.65 kg
Dimensions54×35×23 cm
Airline fit69%
Price$68

Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack

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 2 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.

Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits

Cayman Airways.

Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits

Scoot, Tiger Airways.

Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?

The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack 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. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.