Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
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 | Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 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 | 420d HD nylon plain weave |
Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 12% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; No on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Clamshell on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 2 on the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
Both have: 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. 23 accept both. 8 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ fits
Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ carries 2L more than the Arc'Teryx Mantis 32 Backpack (34L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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.