Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
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 14 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (28L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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.