Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Jansport Women's Agave
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 | Jansport Women's Agave |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D PA Ripstop | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby |
Jansport Women's Agave
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 and Jansport Women's Agave
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 15in on the Jansport Women's Agave.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider Lite 20; 2 on the Jansport Women's Agave.
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. 132 accept both. 35 accept only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20, and 4 accept only the Jansport Women's Agave.
Only the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Jansport Women's Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Freerider Lite 20 vs. Jansport Women's Agave: which should you pack?
The Jansport Women's Agave carries 12L more than the Deuter Freerider Lite 20 (20L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Women's Agave is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.84kg). 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 Jansport Women's Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Women's Agave is the better call.