Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
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 | Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Water Repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $68 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 15in on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 127 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL, and 3 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits
Croatia Air, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 4L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL (38L vs. 42L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the lighter pack at 1.54kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the better call.