Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Vancropak 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 | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Polyester Farbric |
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL and Vancropak Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 17in on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 2 on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 116 accept both. 11 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL, and 39 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vancropak Travel Backpack carries 2L more than the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL (38L vs. 40L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.54kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits 82% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vancropak Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.