Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Mei Voyageur
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 | Mei Voyageur |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | 1000 denier Cordura® |
Mei Voyageur
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $136 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 30 and Mei Voyageur
- Compression straps: 2 on the Deuter Freerider 30; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider 30; Clamshell on the Mei Voyageur.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Deuter Freerider 30; No on the Mei Voyageur.
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. 87 accept both. 1 accept only the Deuter Freerider 30, and 0 accept only the Mei Voyageur.
Only the Deuter Freerider 30 fits
Cayman Airways.
Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Mei Voyageur: which should you pack?
The Mei Voyageur carries 18L more than the Deuter Freerider 30 (30L vs. 48L), while the Deuter Freerider 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Mei Voyageur; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider 30 is the better call.