Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women
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 Verglas 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Exped Verglas 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.135 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×30×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Exped Verglas 40 Women
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; No on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
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. 9 accept both. 22 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women: which should you pack?
The Exped Verglas 40 Women carries 6L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ (34L vs. 40L), while the Exped Verglas 40 Women is the lighter pack at 1.135kg (vs. 1.28kg). 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 Exped Verglas 40 Women; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 Women is the better call.