Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
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 | Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | PU coated 100.0% Polyester |
Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×23×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $50 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 30 and Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider 30; Other on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider 30; 2, side on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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 Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
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. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack carries 5L more than the Deuter Freerider 30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack is the better call.