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# Exped Metro 30

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

Capacity 28 L

Weight 0.8 kg 1.8 lbs

Dimensions 56×29×19 cm 23×12×8 in

Airline fit 47 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Exped Metro 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623861948/carryons/Exped_Metro_30_iwgcu4.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">35 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">15.6 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">30.9 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">2208 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">2 L</span><span class="imperial-value">2 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 47% (88/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 47% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.exped.com/international/en/product-category/backpacks/metro-30-black-melange)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   The laptop compartment is liter independent and convenient to access.
-   Minimal but sleek aesthetics that would fit most urban settings.
-   Good craftsmanship and has a BlueSign Certification which means it was sustainably made.

### Things to consider

-   There aren't many pockets or sleeves for the organization.
-   Not fully waterproof since the zipper 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>Rolltop</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>Hideable</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 88 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Air Asia Air Astana Air Europa Air Koryo Air Macau Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines Allegiant Air American Airlines Atlas Global Avianca Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh British Airways Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cayman Airways Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL EVA Air Finnair Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iran Aseman Air Island Air Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Onur Air PenAir Philippine Airlines Qantas Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Saudi Arabian Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Thai Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines Virgin America Virgin Atlantic WOW Airlines

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