Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Exped Metro 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Exped Metro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Exped Metro 20
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 15in on the Exped Metro 20.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Exped Metro 20.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Exped Metro 20: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 2L more than the Exped Metro 20 (22L vs. 20L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.72kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.