Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Verglas 40
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Exped Verglas 40
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Top flap on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; No on the Exped Verglas 40.
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. 3 accept both. 28 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Verglas 40: which should you pack?
The Exped Verglas 40 carries 6L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ (34L vs. 40L), while the Exped Verglas 40 is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (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; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 is the better call.