Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL vs. Exped Serac 35
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 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL and Exped Serac 35
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; Rolltop on the Exped Serac 35.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL; No on the Exped Serac 35.
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. 24 accept both. 63 accept only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL, and 0 accept only the Exped Serac 35.
Only the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL 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, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, 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 Pro 32+ SL vs. Exped Serac 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Serac 35 carries 3L more than the Deuter Freerider Pro 32+ SL (32L vs. 35L), while the Exped Serac 35 is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (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 Exped Serac 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Serac 35 is the better call.