Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
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 Cragsmith Pack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.131 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×25×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 30 and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Deuter Freerider 30; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Deuter Freerider 30; No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Deuter Freerider 30; 1 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider 30; 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Both have: 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. 26 accept both. 62 accept only the Deuter Freerider 30, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Only the Deuter Freerider 30 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L carries 2L more than the Deuter Freerider 30 (30L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Freerider 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.131kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Freerider 30 fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider 30 is the better call.