Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider 28 SL | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm |
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $121 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 28 SL and Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 15in on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 134 accept both. 33 accept only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao 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.
Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider 28 SL carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack (28L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Freerider 28 SL is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Freerider 28 SL fits 88% 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.