Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider 28 SL | Feature | Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.32 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 28 SL and Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 16in on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 2 on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; Yes on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider 28 SL; 1 on the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
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. 74 accept both. 93 accept only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL, and 3 accept only the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack.
Only the Deuter Freerider 28 SL fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen 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 Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways.
Deuter Freerider 28 SL vs. Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider 28 SL carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Camsafe X25 Anti-Theft Camera Backpack (28L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Freerider 28 SL is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.32kg). 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.