Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 40 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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. 34 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 40 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, 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.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 4L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 (40L vs. 36L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 is the lighter pack at 1.36kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 is the better call.