Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
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 | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop, 210D PA Ripstop | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider 30 and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 2 on the Deuter Freerider 30; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider 30; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Freerider 30; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Deuter Freerider 30; 2, side on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: 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. 30 accept both. 58 accept only the Deuter Freerider 30, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
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, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, 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, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Freerider 30 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 carries 5L more than the Deuter Freerider 30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Deuter Freerider 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 2.2kg). 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 Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Freerider 30 is the better call.