Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Deuter Flyt 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider 28 SL | Feature | Deuter Flyt 20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 28 SL and Deuter Flyt 20
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Removable on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 2 on the Deuter Flyt 20.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL, and 7 accept only the Deuter Flyt 20.
Only the Deuter Flyt 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Deuter Flyt 20: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider 28 SL carries 8L more than the Deuter Flyt 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Freerider 28 SL is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.18kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Flyt 20 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.