Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
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 Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 45 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, 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. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 12L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (36L vs. 24L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.33kg (vs. 1.34kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 92% 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 Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.