Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL vs. Deuter Transit 40
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 | Deuter Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 600d Polytex |
Deuter Transit 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL and Deuter Transit 40
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; Other on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; Front on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; 15in on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL; 6 on the Deuter Transit 40.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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 45 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.
Only the Deuter Transit 40 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, British Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL vs. Deuter Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 55 SL carries 15L more than the Deuter Transit 40 (55L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 1.9kg (vs. 2.46kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Transit 40 fits 25% 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 Deuter Transit 40 is the better call.