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title: "Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500"
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# Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Deuter Freerider Lite 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7gm3partw3/deuter-freerider-lite-20/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Freerider Lite 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621831777/carryons/Deuter_Freerider_Lite_20_ak6nca.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.84 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×29×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Freerider Lite 20 | Feature | Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100D PA Ripstop</td><td>100% Polyester cationic</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500](https://onebag.travel/carryon/i1c1khwfx8/decathlon-quenchua-hiking-backpack-30l-nh500/)

by [Decathlon](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Decathlon)

![Front facing view of the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1622493570/carryons/871b996d-8002-4064-904c-210f49794c6d_2f489b82-9684-4ab6-bb5f-aa8bc4ccacb4_740x.progressive_wkhg7c.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×29×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 and Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500

-   **Rain cover:** No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 2 on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.

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. 32 accept both. 135 accept only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20, and 0 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.

### Only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500: which should you pack?

The **Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500** carries 10L more than the **Deuter Freerider Lite 20** (20L vs. 30L), while the **Deuter Freerider Lite 20** is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the better call.