Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag

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 28FeatureRed Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 0
N Passport side
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack N
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 4
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D PES, 420D PA1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon

Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag

Front facing view of the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
Capacity26 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions48×31×17 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$360

Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag

Both have: laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28, and 2 accept only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.

Only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits

Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag: which should you pack?

The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries 2L more than the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag (28L vs. 26L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits 92% 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.