Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider 28 SL | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 28 SL and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Removable on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
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. 133 accept both. 34 accept only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL, and 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
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, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider 28 SL carries the same capacity as the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 (28L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Freerider 28 SL is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.55kg). 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.