Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL
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 | Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $177 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 3 accept both. 28 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL carries 16L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ (34L vs. 50L), while the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the lighter pack at 1.28kg (vs. 1.58kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Access 50 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the better call.