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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7gm3partw3/deuter-freerider-lite-20/r81ilp9uma/cabin-zero-military-36l/"
title: "Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs Cabin Zero Military 36L"
description: "Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs Cabin Zero Military 36L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7gm3partw3/deuter-freerider-lite-20/r81ilp9uma/cabin-zero-military-36l/"
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# Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Cabin Zero Military 36L

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 | Cabin Zero Military 36L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100D PA Ripstop</td><td>1000 Denier nylon fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Military 36L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/r81ilp9uma/cabin-zero-military-36l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Military 36L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621506269/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Military_36L_wntowk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.95 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×33×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 and Cabin Zero Military 36L

-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 15in on the Cabin Zero Military 36L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; No on the Cabin Zero Military 36L.

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 10 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 36L.

### Only the Cabin Zero Military 36L fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Cabin Zero Military 36L: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Military 36L** carries 16L more than the **Deuter Freerider Lite 20** (20L vs. 36L), while the **Deuter Freerider Lite 20** is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Military 36L** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 is the better call.