Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 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 | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.54 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL and Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Sternum strap: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 127 accept both. 45 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL carries 10L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL (28L vs. 38L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 1.54kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the better call.