Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 2.54 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×36×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $103 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 carries 12L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L (60L vs. 48L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 2.54kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.