Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
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 | Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | N |
| 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 | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $360 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL and Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Other on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Side on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; 4 on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
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 SL, and 2 accept only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
Only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL carries 2L more than the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag (28L vs. 26L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the better call.