Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.31 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×32×28.45 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | 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 | |
| Recycled Polyester/Nylon | 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 38L Carry-On Pack and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 2 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack, and 1 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.
Only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL fits
Island Air.
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 17L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack (38L vs. 55L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (vs. 2.46kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack 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 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.