LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag vs. Deuter Aviant Voyager 65+10
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag | Feature | Deuter Aviant Voyager 65+10 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | R |
| S | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 17 | Laptop | 13 |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D CorduraLightweight water resistant polyester inner linings in bright yellowYKK Aquaguard zippers | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Voyager 65+10
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 2.83 kg |
| Dimensions | 82×32×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 19% |
| Price | $208 |
The LBBJKT Peloton Rolltop Bag by Life Behind Bars Jakarta and the Deuter Aviant Voyager 65+10 by Deuter offer unique features targeted to different types of users. The Peloton, taller yet narrower, tends to be lighter and provides easy loading and unloading thanks to its rolltop design. Its narrower build focuses on enhancing the user's mobility, a requirement enthusiastically supported by cyclists. The layout is delicately planned, ensuring the user's items are effortlessly organized. Moreover, its hook system, once mastered, provides swift and convenient access.
As for the Aviant, it does stay true to Deuter's reputation for deep and spacious backpacks. Generous with its liters, this model is cut out for globe-trotters who need their whole world on their backs. Its laptop compartment seems to fit smaller laptops, but believe me, there's room for a lot more. The focus here is clear - storage and balance. While its compatibility with airlines takes a visible hit given its depth, adventurers who prioritize capacity won't blink twice before making this pick.
- Dimensions: The Peloton is 53 x 36 x 12 inches, while the Aviant measures 28x 32x 82 inches.
- Weight: The Peloton weighs 1.6 pounds and the Aviant, 2.83 pounds.
- Capacity: The Peloton has 35 liters of capacity and the Aviant, a whopping 65 liters.
- Material: The Peloton is made from 1000D CorduraLightweight water-resistant polyester with inner linings in bright yellow and YKK Aquaguard zippers. The Aviant is made from 600D PES, 420D PA.
- Laptop Compartment Size: 17 inches for Peloton and 13 inches for Aviant.
- Airline Compatibility: Peloton touts compatibility with 98% of airlines, while the Aviant is compatible with only 19%.
Despite the obvious differences, both models command respect for their design philosophy. The Peloton carries a bit of urban aesthetics and seems geared towards people with a sporty lifestyle, as our fellow reviewer aptly put. Its structure surely contributes to cyclists' needs, like a rollable top and an expansion feature from 35L to 45L, great for those sudden acquisitions. The pockets are wisely organized, adding to its utility, and a surprisingly hefty 17" laptop would easily find a slot.
On the other hand, the Deuter Aviant Voyager 65+10 satisfies thirsts of a different kind - thirsts for exploring, travelling, and storing. Its size and structure are crafted to match the needs of those on extended journeys. Interestingly, it's the deeper diver of the two and wins the storage debate hands down. Yet there are restrictions in airline compatibility, a crucial trait to consider, given it's presumed audience. The choice, as always, is subjective - efficient and streamlined or spacious and stocked?