Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL

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

Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL

Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL
Capacity38 L
Weight1.54 kg
Dimensions55×35×23 cm
Airline fit67%
Price$120

Feature by feature

Deuter Aviant Access 38 SLFeatureDeuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
Y Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt hideable
Y Sternum Strap hideable
Inside
13in Laptop 13in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D PES, 420D PA600D PES, 420D PA

Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL

Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
Capacity55 L
Weight2.46 kg
Dimensions64×34×26 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$144

Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 3 accept both. 124 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.

Only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: which should you pack?

The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 17L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL (38L vs. 55L), while the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the lighter pack at 1.54kg (vs. 2.46kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL is the better call.