Deuter Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack vs Deuter Aviant Access 38 Backpack

The main difference between the Deuter Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack and the Deuter Aviant Access 38 Backpack is that the Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Aviant Access 38 Backpack does not.

Deuter Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack - Front View
Deuter Aviant Access 38 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Deuter Deuter
Name Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack Aviant Access 38 Backpack
Category Bike & Cycling Laptop
Sub Category Sports Travel
Capacity (L) 12 + 5 liters 38L
Dimensions (in) 17.32 x 9.45 x 6.69 21.65 x 13.78 x 9.06
Weight (lb) 0.55 3.39
Fabric 210D PA, 130D PA HIGH TENACITY 420D REC PA bluesign® 600D PES bluesign®
Color jade-graphite Denim/Arctic
Warranty 2 years warranty 2 years warranty
Release Date July 29, 2019
Rating 4.9 4.6
Price Under $150 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap Stowable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable sternum belt Adjustable and removable sternum belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with string pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Large opening into main compartment
External Pockets 5 external pockets 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Organiser compartment Three zipped inner pockets
Side Pockets 2 side outer pockets
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Padded handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 13" Laptop
Travel Features Compression Straps Compression straps Compression straps
Expandable Expandable volumes
Stowable Straps Stowable hip belt
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded
Rain Cover Rain Cover
Other Features Other Features SOS label, Airstripes System, PFAS free

You're currently comparing the Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack by Deuter against the Aviant Access 38 Backpack by Deuter .


Deuter 's Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack is a Bike & Cycling backpack with Sports features while Deuter 's Aviant Access 38 Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Deuter Compact Exp 12 SL Backpack has a capacity of 12 + 5 liters (liters), weighs 0.55 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17.32 x 9.45 x 6.69. It's made of 210D PA, 130D PA HIGH TENACITY and is available in jade-graphite in comparison the Deuter Aviant Access 38 Backpack's capacity is 38L with a size of 21.65 x 13.78 x 9.06 inches. Constructed from 420D REC PA bluesign® 600D PES bluesign® it weighs 3.39 pounds and is available in Denim/Arctic.