Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft 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 | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
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 143 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack 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 Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, 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, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, 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, 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, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ carries 9L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (34L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.76kg (vs. 1.28kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits 92% 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.