Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack

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 70FeatureKathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack Y
hideable Hip Belt hideable
hideable Sternum Strap hideable
Inside
13in Laptop 17in
1 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D PES, 420D PARecycled Polyester/Nylon

Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
Capacity38 L
Weight1.31 kg
Dimensions55.88×32×28.45 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$150

Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 and Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack

Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 3 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.

Only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack fits

Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin America.

Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: which should you pack?

The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 carries 32L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack (70L vs. 38L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (vs. 2.63kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack fits 2% 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 Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.