Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Jansport Suede Campus
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 | Jansport Suede Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600D Polyester, Suede leather bottom |
Jansport Suede Campus
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42.5×33×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 and Jansport Suede Campus
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; No on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; No on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; 15in on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; 1 on the Jansport Suede Campus.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 127 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38, and 14 accept only the Jansport Suede Campus.
Only the Jansport Suede Campus fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Jansport Suede Campus: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 carries 6L more than the Jansport Suede Campus (38L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Suede Campus is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Suede Campus fits 75% 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 Jansport Suede Campus is the better call.