Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
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 | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| 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 PA | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; 4 on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 6 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries the same capacity as the Arc'teryx Blade 28 (28L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 is the better call.