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title: "Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL vs Deuter Ypsilon"
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# Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL vs. Deuter Ypsilon

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

## [Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qokuxxro4v/deuter-freerider-pro-32-sl/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621832423/carryons/Deuter_Freerider_Pro_32_SL_btq8um.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.26 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×35×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$144</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL | Feature | Deuter Ypsilon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420D PA Ripstop Clear TPU, 330D PA 6.6 Ripstop</td><td>PES 600 Coat, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Ypsilon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tj5fcocgs8/deuter-ypsilon/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Ypsilon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621822951/carryons/Deuter_Ypsilon_brzrtz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL and Deuter Ypsilon

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; Removable on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; 2 on the Deuter Ypsilon.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 37 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL, and 29 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.

### Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL fits

Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

### Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines.

## Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL** carries 4L more than the **Deuter Ypsilon** (32L vs. 28L), while the **Deuter Ypsilon** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL** fits 46% 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 Deuter Ypsilon is the better call.