Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Nazca 24L | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D nylon/cotton canvas | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 45 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 carries 12L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (24L vs. 36L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.33kg (vs. 1.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.