Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Ortlieb Packman Pro2
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 | Ortlieb Packman Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D PA Ripstop | Nylon fabric, PU coated |
Ortlieb Packman Pro2
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 and Ortlieb Packman Pro2
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; No on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 9 accept only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
Only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Ortlieb Packman Pro2: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Packman Pro2 carries 5L more than the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the better call.