Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | 140D Polyester RIPSTOP |
Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $215 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
- Compression straps: 4 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 5 on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Other on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 2, side on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 23 accept only the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
Only the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 carries 12L more than the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L (38L vs. 50L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.