Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38
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 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Aviant Access 38
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 54 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, two options stand out quite vividly: The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Deuter Aviant Access 38. Both bags are uniquely impressive, yet they possess significant diversities apart from each other that one must consider before making a purchase. The former is a compact yet robust bag while the latter is spacious with a superb internal organization.
Hill People Gear's Tarahumara weighs a mere 0.7 pounds, a great choice for those that want to travel light. The bag stands 44 inches tall and 24 inches wide, ensuring it's compatible with all airlines. It has a central zip that provides easy access to its 16-liter capacity. However, it falls short on laptop storage, not being able to fit any laptop size. On the other hand, Deuter's Aviant Access 38 is a slightly larger bag, weighing 1.58 pounds, and stands at 23 inches tall and 35 inches wide. It boasts a 38-liter capacity, and it stands tall amongst its rivals with its convenient 13-inch laptop compartment. However, its size makes it compatible with only 63% of airlines.
- Weight: Tarahumara: 0.7 pounds; Aviant Access: 1.58 pounds.
- Size: Tarahumara: 44” tall & 24” wide, Aviant Access: 23” tall & 35” wide.
- Capacity: Tarahumara: 16 liters; Aviant Access: 38 liters.
- Laptop Compartment: Tarahumara: Does not fit a laptop; Aviant Access: can fit a 13" laptop.
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara: 100%; Aviant Access: 63%.
- Material: Tarahumara: 500D Cordura; Aviant Access: 600D PES, 420D PA.
Appraisal for both models has been nothing short of stellar. Reviewers celebrating Tarahumara praise its perfect size for day hiking, its sturdy build quality, and its center zip that provides both security and easy access. Meanwhile, those who favor the Aviant Access 38 celebrate the bag's excellent harness system providing comfort despite being heavily burdened, comfortable back padding providing excellent ventilation, and its superbly organized interior.
In conclusion, both the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Aviant Access 38 are top-notch choices for carry-on backpacks. Your ultimate decision should hinge on the specifics of your impending journey and personal preference regarding size, weight, and storage capacity. Choose the light and compact Tarahumara if you're one to travel light and small. Or, if you prioritize capacity and organization, the Aviant Access is your perfect backpack companion.