Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 38 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | 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 Access 38 and Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL.
Both have: compression 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. 127 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 carries the same capacity as the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL (38L vs. 38L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the lighter pack at 1.54kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 fits 67% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the better call.