Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Nordace Henge 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.54 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL | Feature | Nordace Henge 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER |
Nordace Henge 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL and Nordace Henge 45L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; Top zip on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Hip belt: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 17in on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 3 on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 1 on the Nordace Henge 45L.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, 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. 86 accept both. 41 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL, and 0 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Nordace Henge 45L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 7L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL (38L vs. 45L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the lighter pack at 1.54kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL fits 67% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Henge 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the better call.