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# Exped Metro 20

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

Capacity 20 L

Weight 0.72 kg 1.6 lbs

Dimensions 50×28×17 cm 20×12×7 in

Airline fit 92 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Exped Metro 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623861489/carryons/Exped_Metro_20_bdlg25.webp)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">27.8 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">12.5 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">High</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">23.8 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">1680 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">3 L</span><span class="imperial-value">3 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 92% (174/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 92% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.exped.com/international/en/product-category/backpacks/metro-20-grey-melange)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Sleek and clean design that would fit most urban settings.
-   The laptop compartment doesn't take space from the main compartment. It is also easily accessible.
-   BlueSign Certification guarantees you that this bag is sustainably made. Not to mention, its great craftsmanship.

### Things to consider

-   Doesn't have much organization throughout the bag.
-   The zippers aren't waterproof.

## Reviews from around the web

**ProView – Exped Metro 20**
[dirtbagdreams.com](https://dirtbagdreams.com/proview-exped-metro-20/)

> The Exped Metro is a simple, well designed, stylish pack great for commuting regardless of the mode. The clean design will blend-in in the largest cities, and the Bluesign Certification is the benchmark for sustainable textile manufacturing. Waterproof zippers and material would make this pack next level and perfect for the pacific northwest.

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>None</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>Clamshell</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>15in</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 174 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Air Asia Air Astana Air Baltic Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air France Air India Air Koryo Air Macau Air Malta Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Niugini Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines All Nipon Airways Allegiant Air American Airlines ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Belavia Biman Bangladesh Blue Air Boliviana de Aviacion British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cayman Airways Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Eastern China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL Emirates Airlines Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Etihad Airways Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air flybe Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Gol Linhas Aereas Great Lakes Airlines Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo InselAir Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Juneyao Airlines Kenya Airways KLM Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air LATAM Liat Airlines LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Meridiana Fly Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Oman Air Onur Air Pakistan International Peach PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Jordanian Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Scoot Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Sky Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Tiger Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines TUI Turkish Airlines Ukraine International United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Virgin Atlantic Volotea WestJet WOW Airlines Xiamen

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