Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×37×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $449 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×34×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $144 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley, and 2 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL fits
Island Air, Virgin America.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 5L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley (50L vs. 55L), while the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL is the lighter pack at 2.46kg (vs. 3.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL is the better call.