Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.03 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL |
|---|
| Storage |
|---|
| N |
Compression |
N |
| None |
Expanded Capacity |
None |
| 1 |
Opening |
1 |
| N |
Passport |
N |
| N |
Passthrough |
N |
| Carry |
|---|
| hideable |
Backpack |
hideable |
| N |
Hip Belt |
N |
| N |
Sternum Strap |
N |
| Inside |
|---|
| 15in |
Laptop |
15in |
| 1 |
Main Compartments |
1 |
| Y |
Organizer |
Y |
| Outside |
|---|
| × |
Hard Shell |
× |
| N |
Rain-fly |
N |
| N |
Water Bottle Holder |
N |
| Y |
Water Resistant |
Y |
| Material |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600D PES, 420D PA |
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines.
172 accept both.
Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries
the same capacity as
the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL (28L vs. 28L),
while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.02kg
(vs. 1.03kg).
For carry-on flexibility, the
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits 91%
of the airlines we track — the higher of the two.
If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28;
if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the better call.