Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 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 Aviant Access Pro 65 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 | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 2.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×35×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 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. 2 accept both. 29 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL.
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, Island Air, 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. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access Pro 65 SL carries 31L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ (34L vs. 65L), while the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the lighter pack at 1.28kg (vs. 2.52kg). 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 Aviant Access Pro 65 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is the better call.