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title: "Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs Exped Metro 20"
description: "Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs Exped Metro 20: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Exped Metro 20

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Hill People Gear Junction Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1ptdppawj2/hill-people-gear-junction-pack/)

by [Hill People Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hill People Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Junction Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625805039/carryons/HPG_Junction_udecgx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×26×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Metro 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9jo001afhl/exped-metro-20/)

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

![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)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.72 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$99</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.