Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Deuter Attack 20
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 Attack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D PA Ripstop | 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 and Deuter Attack 20
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; Removable on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; Yes on the Deuter Attack 20.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 2 on the Deuter Attack 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20, and 7 accept only the Deuter Attack 20.
Only the Deuter Attack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Deuter Attack 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider Lite 20 carries the same capacity as the Deuter Attack 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Attack 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the better call.