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title: "Deuter Freerider 30 vs Mei Voyageur - One Bag Travel"
description: "Deuter Freerider 30 vs Mei Voyageur: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Mei Voyageur

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Deuter Freerider 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mrfo8p6xfq/deuter-freerider-30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Freerider 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621831522/carryons/Deuter_Freerider_30_ddup4q.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$185</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop</td><td>1000 denier Cordura®</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mei Voyageur](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zolk4bab/mei-voyageur/)

by [Mountain Equipment Inc.](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountain Equipment Inc.)

![Front facing view of the Mei Voyageur](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/sz6i8mk6sscfluxhrkvz)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$136</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.