Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×34×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $144 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
- Opening: Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 3 accept both. 126 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 10L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 (45L vs. 55L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 is the lighter pack at 1.73kg (vs. 2.46kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 is the better call.