Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70

Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
Capacity70 L
Weight2.63 kg
Dimensions74×35×30 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$260

Feature by feature

Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70FeatureExped 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 PA210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column

Exped Verglas 40 Women

Front facing view of the Exped Verglas 40 Women
Capacity40 L
Weight1.135 kg
Dimensions60×30×26 cm
Airline fit5%
Price$205

Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 and 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.