Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Aviant Access 55
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Aviant Access 55
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 3 accept both. 178 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 55.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Meet the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Deuter Aviant Access 55, two seriously talented carry-ons that have been designed with the discerning traveller in mind. Both backpacks are masters of versatility, but apply their craft in distinct ways.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara boasts an impressive compact design. At 44 inches high and only 0.7 pounds, it's a lightweight travel companion that doesn't skimp on durability, thanks to its 500D Cordura build. Inside its modest frame, it holds 16 liters of capacity, an impressive feat made possible by clever design. Compatible with all airlines, this piece of gear is as resilient as the nomadic people it's named after.
On the other hand, The Deuter Aviant Access 55 is a behemoth of a backpack. With a height of merely 22 inches but a whopping width of 36 inches and depth of 64 inches, it offers a cavernous 55 liters of storage. Despite its size, it manages to stay relatively lightweight at 1.64 pounds and features a robust build of 600D PES, 420D PA. However, its compatibility with airlines is limited to only 19%.
Differences between the two packs:
- Height: The Tarahumara is taller (44 inches) than the Access 55 (22 inches).
- Width: The Access 55 is wider (36 inches) than the Tarahumara (24 inches).
- Depth: The Access 55 is far deeper (64 inches) than the Tarahumara (10 inches).
- Weight: The Tarahumara is lighter (0.7 pounds) than the Access 55 (1.64 pounds).
- Capacity: The Access 55 has a much larger capacity (55 liters) than the Tarahumara (16 liters).
- Airline Compatibility: The Tarahumara is compatible with all airlines, whereas the Access 55 is limited to 19%.
- Material: The Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura, while the Access 55 consists of 600D PES, 420D PA.
Reviewers have remarked on the Tarahumara's pleasing simplicity and enduring build, ideal for day hikes and all-day excursions. Yet, it's the Deuter Aviant Access 55's impressive load balancing and NFC technology, facilitating easy tracking and genuine product verification, that steal the limelight in its case. Organizational wizards will also appreciate the generous internal compartments of the Access 55, and its stowable straps make for easy overhead storage on flights.
In conclusion, selection between these two stellar packs hangs largely on your intended use. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara excels at daily adventures with an all-around practical design that's super light. Contrastingly, the Deuter Aviant Access 55 embodies a trove of features for the heavy-duty traveller, all wrapped in an impressively sized package.