Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Hill People Gear Tarahumara

by Hill People Gear
Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara
Capacity16 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×23×10 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$175

Feature by feature

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 13in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500d Cordura600D PES, 420D PA

Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60

by Deuter
Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60
Capacity60 L
Weight2.54 kg
Dimensions66×36×26 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$103

Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60

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. 2 accept both. 179 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60.

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, Island 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.

If you're heading into the wild or hopping onto the airplane, then you've to make a choice between two durable companions: the rugged and streamlined Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and the incredibly roomy and feature-rich Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60. The former, standing at 44 inches tall with a sleek minimalistic design, is a breeze to carry at a mere 0.7 pounds. While it may seem smaller, its 16-liter capacity and 500D Cordura material is nothing to sneeze at. Reviewers have lauded the Tarahumara for its impeccable design, fantastic build quality, and how convenient the center zip was for accessing the main compartment. Blow for blow, a worthy choice as your carry-on bag any day.

Now let's talk about the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60. Clocking in at 26 inches tall and understandably heavier at 2.54 pounds, this bag offers a hefty 60-liter capacity. Reviews have praised this bag for its great capacity and features, extending to a removable daypack and shoebag that prove highly functional. The laptop compartment can even snugly fit a 13-inch laptop. To add it, the weight distribution and the back ventilation system of this bag garner considerable praise.

Here's a markdown list to compare their essential features:

Boiling it down, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 are both excellent in their own right. If you're looking for a minimalist, lightweight bag with solid construction, the Tarahumara fits the bill. Perfect for day hikes or the daily urban hustle. However, if you're on the lookout for a robust companion to handle lengthy journeys, the Deuter Aviant Pro 60 is your guy. Its remarkable storage capacity and ergonomic design offer reliability and durability when you need them most. Consider your needs and choose wisely. After all, your pack is an extension of your journey.