Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Exped Impulse 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 Impulse 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free | |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Exped Impulse 20
- Passport pocket: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the Exped Impulse 20.
- Hip belt: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Removable on the Exped Impulse 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No on the Exped Impulse 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. 168 accept both. 13 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 20.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Exped Impulse 20: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 2L more than the Exped Impulse 20 (22L vs. 20L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.88kg). 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.