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# Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Exped Skyline 25

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

## [Exped Summit Lite 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2csk1ad3xb/exped-summit-lite-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Summit Lite 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624267866/carryons/Summit_Lite_25_ll38cw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.33 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$62</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Summit Lite 25 | Feature | Exped Skyline 25 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100 D Triple ripstop nylon, PU coated, 2'000 mm water column</td><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Skyline 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gob574fsfm/exped-skyline-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623844058/carryons/Exped_Skyline_25_owlwlv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.03 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Summit Lite 25 and Exped Skyline 25

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.

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. 75 accept both. 93 accept only the Exped Summit Lite 25, and 0 accept only the Exped Skyline 25.

### Only the Exped Summit Lite 25 fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Exped Skyline 25: which should you pack?

The **Exped Summit Lite 25** carries the same capacity as the **Exped Skyline 25** (25L vs. 25L), while the **Exped Summit Lite 25** is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 1.03kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Summit Lite 25** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Summit Lite 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the better call.