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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/h1q4o0ts5v/deuter-freerider-28-sl/hw4ogcttvf/deuter-trans-alpine-24/"
title: "Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs Deuter Trans Alpine 24"
description: "Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs Deuter Trans Alpine 24: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 24

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

## [Deuter Freerider 28 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/h1q4o0ts5v/deuter-freerider-28-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Freerider 28 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621831217/carryons/Deuter_Freerider_28_SL_oz0fsf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.98 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×34×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop</td><td>210D PA, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Trans Alpine 24](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hw4ogcttvf/deuter-trans-alpine-24/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Trans Alpine 24](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621824153/carryons/Deuter_Trans_Alpine_2_wwifow.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.16 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×24×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.