Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28
| 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 | ebags Luxon Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 19in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Military-grade ballistic material with waterproof zippers and Hypalon reinforcements |
ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Hideable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Removable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; 19in on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; 2 on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; 1 on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 43 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28, and 0 accept only the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. ebags Luxon Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries 28L more than the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack (28L vs. 0L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 is the better call.