Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL

Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
Capacity28 L
Weight1.02 kg
Dimensions50×33×20 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$104

Feature by feature

Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SLFeatureCotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt removable
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 PA100% repurposed nylon

Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día

Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día
Capacity35 L
Weight1.587 kg
Dimensions51×30×20 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$180

Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL and Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 3 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día.

Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día: which should you pack?

The Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día carries 7L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL (28L vs. 35L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 1.587kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack 35L Del Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the better call.