Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Deuter Freerider Pro 34+

Front facing view of the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+
Capacity34 L
Weight1.28 kg
Dimensions58×35×18 cm
Airline fit16%
Price$180

Feature by feature

Deuter Freerider Pro 34+FeatureCabin Zero Classic Plus 32L
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
removable Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
N Laptop
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 PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 RipstopClassic CABINZERO 600 Denier Polyester

Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L
Capacity32 L
Weight0.985 kg
Dimensions46×34×20 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$120

Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L

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. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 146 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L.

Only the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L: which should you pack?

The Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ carries 2L more than the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L (34L vs. 32L), while the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L is the lighter pack at 0.985kg (vs. 1.28kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Classic Plus 32L is the better call.