Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. STM Grace
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 | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and STM Grace
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the STM Grace.
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 8 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries 8L more than the STM Grace (28L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.03kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% 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 STM Grace is the better call.