Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×34×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $144 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL | Feature | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; Top zip on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; Removable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; Yes on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; 17in on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; 3 on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL, and 82 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 10L more than the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L (55L vs. 45L), while the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L is the lighter pack at 1.77kg (vs. 2.46kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L fits 45% 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 Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L is the better call.