Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel 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 | Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; Top zip on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 17in on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 2 on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, 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. 77 accept both. 50 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack carries 2L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL (38L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the lighter pack at 1.54kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the better call.