Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Minaal Daily
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 | Minaal Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| 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 PA | 600D nylon fabric, augmented with 1000D nylon in high-abrasion areas |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Minaal Daily
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Yes on the Minaal Daily.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Minaal Daily.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 3 on the Minaal Daily.
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. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 50 accept only the Minaal Daily.
Only the Minaal Daily fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Minaal Daily: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 15L more than the Minaal Daily (36L vs. 21L), while the Minaal Daily is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.34kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Daily fits 95% 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 Minaal Daily is the better call.