Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL vs. Exped Glissade 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 2.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×35×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL | Feature | Exped Glissade 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL and Exped Glissade 35
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL; No on the Exped Glissade 35.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
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 65 SL, and 29 accept only the Exped Glissade 35.
Only the Exped Glissade 35 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL vs. Exped Glissade 35: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL carries 30L more than the Exped Glissade 35 (65L vs. 35L), while the Exped Glissade 35 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 2.52kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Glissade 35 fits 16% 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 Glissade 35 is the better call.