Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL vs. Exped Serac 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $144 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL | Feature | Exped Serac 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop | 420 D ripstop nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL and Exped Serac 25
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; Top flap on the Exped Serac 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; No on the Exped Serac 25.
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. 0 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL, and 44 accept only the Exped Serac 25.
Only the Exped Serac 25 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airways, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL vs. Exped Serac 25: which should you pack?
The Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL carries 7L more than the Exped Serac 25 (32L vs. 25L), while the Exped Serac 25 is the lighter pack at 0.765kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Serac 25 fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Serac 25 is the better call.