Exped Verglas 40 vs. Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Verglas 40 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 70L |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 2.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×32×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $258 |
Key differences between the Exped Verglas 40 and Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Verglas 40; Removable on the Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Verglas 40; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Verglas 40; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 2 accept only the Exped Verglas 40, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL.
Only the Exped Verglas 40 fits
Island Air, Virgin America.
Exped Verglas 40 vs. Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL carries 20L more than the Exped Verglas 40 (40L vs. 60L), while the Exped Verglas 40 is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 2.73kg). 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 Voyager 60+10 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 is the better call.