Gregory Nano 28L vs. Deuter Freerider 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Nano 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $101 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Nano 28L | Feature | Deuter Freerider 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR | 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Freerider 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 28L and Deuter Freerider 30
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Nano 28L; Top zip on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Gregory Nano 28L; Top on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Gregory Nano 28L; Yes on the Deuter Freerider 30.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Gregory Nano 28L; No on the Deuter Freerider 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 88 accept both. 43 accept only the Gregory Nano 28L, and 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider 30.
Only the Gregory Nano 28L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Gregory Nano 28L vs. Deuter Freerider 30: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider 30 carries 2L more than the Gregory Nano 28L (28L vs. 30L), while the Gregory Nano 28L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Nano 28L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Freerider 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 28L is the better call.