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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/8tgz4ofxvy/deuter-aviant-access-38/crqr3t387y/deuter-aviant-access-38-sl/"
title: "Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL"
description: "Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL

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

## [Deuter Aviant Access 38](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8tgz4ofxvy/deuter-aviant-access-38/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access 38](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621574655/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Access_38_jcw5ty.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>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>67%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/crqr3t387y/deuter-aviant-access-38-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621580025/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Access_38_SL_f7ksva.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>1.54 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>67%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.