Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on 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 | Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop | 100% Polyester |
Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 15in on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on 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 42 accept only the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 6L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ (34L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.28kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.