Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
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 | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28, and 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (28L vs. 24L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L 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.