Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Minaal Daily
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 | Minaal Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 nylon fabric, augmented with 1000D nylon in high-abrasion areas |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL and Minaal Daily
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Yes on the Minaal Daily.
- Sternum strap: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Yes on the Minaal Daily.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; 3 on the Minaal Daily.
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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL, and 7 accept only the Minaal Daily.
Only the Minaal Daily fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. Minaal Daily: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL carries 7L more than the Minaal Daily (28L vs. 21L), while the Minaal Daily is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Daily fits 95% 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 Minaal Daily is the better call.