Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36

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 SLFeatureDeuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
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 PA600D PES, 420D PA

Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36

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

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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?

The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries the same capacity as the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 (36L vs. 36L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL is the lighter pack at 1.34kg (vs. 1.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL fits 68% 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.