Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D PA Ripstop | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 and Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 74 accept both. 93 accept only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20, and 3 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways.
Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack carries 8L more than the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 (20L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe 28L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the better call.