Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Freerider 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider 30 | Feature | Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | 00% recycled nylon plain weave |
Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
| Capacity | 29 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 30 and Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Deuter Freerider 30; No on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Deuter Freerider 30; No on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Deuter Freerider 30; 1 on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 87 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Freerider 30, and 43 accept only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.
Only the Deuter Freerider 30 fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider 30 carries 1L more than the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L (30L vs. 29L), while the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Freerider 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L is the better call.