Exped Verglas 40 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Verglas 40 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 2.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×35×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Exped Verglas 40 and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Verglas 40; Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Verglas 40; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Verglas 40; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Exped Verglas 40, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL.
Only the Exped Verglas 40 fits
Island Air.
Exped Verglas 40 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL carries 25L more than the Exped Verglas 40 (40L vs. 65L), while the Exped Verglas 40 is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 2.52kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Verglas 40 fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 is the better call.