Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
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 | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 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 Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 2 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL fits
Island Air, Virgin America.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 carries 15L more than the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL (70L vs. 55L), while the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL is the lighter pack at 2.46kg (vs. 2.63kg). 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 70; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL is the better call.