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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7iqx2yskk2/deuter-aviant-access-pro-70/tgkpzqfqru/kathmandu-litehaul-38l-carry-on-pack/"
title: "Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack"
description: "Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7iqx2yskk2/deuter-aviant-access-pro-70/tgkpzqfqru/kathmandu-litehaul-38l-carry-on-pack/"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7iqx2yskk2/deuter-aviant-access-pro-70/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621815079/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Access_Pro_70_xbbfto.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>70 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.63 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>74×35×30 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 | Feature | Kathmandu 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td><td>Recycled Polyester/Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tgkpzqfqru/kathmandu-litehaul-38l-carry-on-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618915485/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_38L_wawbnc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.31 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55.88×32×28.45 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

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

-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; 2 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; 1 on the 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.