Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35.5×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $109 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Compression straps: Yes on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Sternum strap: No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler, and 44 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler carries 14L more than the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 (50L vs. 36L), while the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the better call.