Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Deuter Aviant Carry On 28

Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28
Capacity28 L
Weight1.03 kg
Dimensions50×33×20 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$104

Feature by feature

Deuter Aviant Carry On 28FeatureSolo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 4
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant N
Material
600D PES, 420D PANylon / Polyester

Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

Front facing view of the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
Capacity22.6 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions51×31×16 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$86

Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 3 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.

Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?

The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries 5.399999999999999L more than the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel (28L vs. 22.6L), while the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the better call.