Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 2.63 kg |
| Dimensions | 74×35×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 | Feature | Exped Verglas 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Exped Verglas 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.135 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×30×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 and Exped Verglas 40 Women
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; Removable on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; No on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Both have: compression straps, water resistant.
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 Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70, and 8 accept only the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Only the Exped Verglas 40 Women fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 carries 30L more than the Exped Verglas 40 Women (70L vs. 40L), while the Exped Verglas 40 Women is the lighter pack at 1.135kg (vs. 2.63kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Verglas 40 Women fits 5% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 Women is the better call.