Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ 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 Freerider Pro 32+ SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop |
Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $144 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 and Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Removable on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 86 accept both. 41 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38, and 1 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL fits
Croatia Air.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 carries 6L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL (38L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL is the lighter pack at 1.26kg (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 Freerider Pro 32+ SL is the better call.