Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
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 | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 4 on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 37 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 8L more than the Arc'teryx Blade 28 (36L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the lighter pack at 1.34kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits 88% 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 Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the better call.