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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/tdkd9dydcd/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-48l/ur257td5f0/deuter-aviant-access-pro-55-sl/"
title: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL"
description: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tdkd9dydcd/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-48l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628147348/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_Pack_48L_ihhwzk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.65 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×34×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Nylon &amp; 100% Polyester</td><td>600D PES, 420D PA</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ur257td5f0/deuter-aviant-access-pro-55-sl/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621583268/carryons/Deuter_Aviant_Access_Pro_55_SL_lyslve.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.46 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>64×34×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$144</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.