Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L | Feature | Exped Verglas 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | 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 | |
| 420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 70-denier 100% nylon ripstop | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Exped Verglas 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.135 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×30×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L and Exped Verglas 40 Women
- Compression straps: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Top zip on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Removable on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 21 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L, and 5 accept only the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Only the Exped Verglas 40 Women fits
Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women: which should you pack?
The Exped Verglas 40 Women carries 5L more than the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L (35L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.135kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Verglas 40 Women; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the better call.