Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Mountain Pro 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 Mountain Pro 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ and Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
Both have: 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. 24 accept both. 7 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+, and 0 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ fits
Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ vs. Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women carries 6L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ (34L vs. 40L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (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 Mountain Pro 40 Women; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women is the better call.