Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Mountain Pro 30
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 | Exped Mountain Pro 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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 Ripstop | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Exped Mountain Pro 30
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Mountain Pro 30: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ carries 4L more than the Exped Mountain Pro 30 (34L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the lighter pack at 1.28kg (vs. 1.29kg). 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 Freerider Pro 34+; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the better call.