Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
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 38L Carry-On Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Recycled Polyester/Nylon |
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.31 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×32×28.45 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 and Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; Top zip on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60; 2 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
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. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60, and 2 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 60 carries 22L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack (60L vs. 38L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (vs. 2.54kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack fits 2% 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 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.