Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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 | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; Front on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; 17in on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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. 116 accept both. 11 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL, and 33 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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 SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL carries 4L more than the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack (38L vs. 34L), while the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.54kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack fits 79% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access 38 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack is the better call.