Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Freerider Lite 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider Lite 20 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| 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 | |
| 100D PA Ripstop | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 and Deuter Aviant Access 38
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 127 accept both. 40 accept only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Access 38.
Only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Deuter Aviant Access 38: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Access 38 carries 18L more than the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 (20L vs. 38L), while the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Access 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the better call.