Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Deuter Gigant 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 Gigant SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Deuter Gigant SL
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 17in on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 3 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 1 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
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. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 106 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Deuter Gigant SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ carries 2L more than the Deuter Gigant SL (34L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Gigant SL is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.28kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gigant SL fits 72% 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 Gigant SL is the better call.