Deuter Strike vs. Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Strike | Feature | Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 33L | 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PES 600 Coat, 600D PES | 420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop |
Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $144 |
Key differences between the Deuter Strike and Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter Strike; No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.
Both have: 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. 50 accept both. 26 accept only the Deuter Strike, and 37 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL.
Only the Deuter Strike fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Deuter Strike vs. Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL carries 2L more than the Deuter Strike (30L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL is the lighter pack at 1.26kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL is the better call.