Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Jansport Women's Agave
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 and Jansport Women's Agave
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; Yes on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; 15in on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38; 2 on the Jansport Women's Agave.
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 9 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Jansport Women's Agave fits
Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 carries 6L more than the Jansport Women's Agave (38L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Women's Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Women's Agave fits 72% 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 Women's Agave is the better call.