Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 24
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider 28 SL | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 24 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 28 SL and Deuter Trans Alpine 24
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL, and 7 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 24: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider 28 SL carries 4L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 (28L vs. 24L), while the Deuter Freerider 28 SL is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.16kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider 28 SL is the better call.