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title: "Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack"
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# Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack

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

## [Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8r2qh8ygpi/deuter-aviant-carry-on-28-sl/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621816571/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Carry_On_28_SL_rheiki.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.02 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$104</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL | Feature | Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td><td>1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/m519mfyqi6/red-oxx-sky-train-convertible-backpack/)

by [Red Oxx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Red Oxx)

![Front facing view of the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990548/carryons/red-oxx-sky-train-convertible-backpack-m519mfyqi6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL and Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Other on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Side on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Yes on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; 4 on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.

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. 134 accept both. 38 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL, and 0 accept only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.

### 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, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack** 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. 1.8kg). 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 Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the better call.