MixedWorks Eagle vs. Exped Cloudburst 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Eagle
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $210 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Eagle | Feature | Exped Cloudburst 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free |
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Exped Cloudburst 25
- Opening: Top flap on the MixedWorks Eagle; Rolltop on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
- Hip belt: No on the MixedWorks Eagle; Removable on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 1 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Exped Cloudburst 25: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Eagle carries 5L more than the Exped Cloudburst 25 (30L vs. 25L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Eagle; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.