Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
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 | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Front on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 17in on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 117 accept both. 12 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 32 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack 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, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 2L more than the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack (36L vs. 34L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the lighter pack at 1.34kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack fits 79% 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.