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title: "Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs Ortlieb Atrack ST - One Bag Travel"
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# Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Ortlieb Atrack ST

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 | Ortlieb Atrack ST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |  |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 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>PS33</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Atrack ST](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wnfolw37xn/ortlieb-atrack-st/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Atrack ST](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630938166/carryons/Atrack_ST_kabren.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.41 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×26×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>27%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 28 SL and Ortlieb Atrack ST

-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 2 on the Ortlieb Atrack ST.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 117 accept only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL, and 1 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack ST.

### Only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

### Only the Ortlieb Atrack ST fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Ortlieb Atrack ST: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Freerider 28 SL** carries 3L more than the **Ortlieb Atrack ST** (28L vs. 25L), while the **Deuter Freerider 28 SL** is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.41kg). 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.