Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Jansport Far Out 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.28 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×35×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ | Feature | Jansport Far Out 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop | 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Far Out 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Jansport Far Out 40
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 40.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 15in on the Jansport Far Out 40.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 2 on the Jansport Far Out 40.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 26 accept both. 5 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 40.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Jansport Far Out 40: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 40 carries 6L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ (34L vs. 40L), while the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the lighter pack at 1.28kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Far Out 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the better call.