Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
- Compression straps: Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets.
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 Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L, and 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL fits
Island Air.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 7L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L (48L vs. 55L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 2.46kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL fits 2% 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 Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.