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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2csk1ad3xb/exped-summit-lite-25/on9e4pl2r2/macpac-rapaki-22/"
title: "Exped Summit Lite 25 vs Macpac Rapaki 22 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Summit Lite 25 vs Macpac Rapaki 22: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Macpac Rapaki 22

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 | Macpac Rapaki 22 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | 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 |

<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>200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Macpac Rapaki 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/on9e4pl2r2/macpac-rapaki-22/)

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

![Front facing view of the Macpac Rapaki 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629944104/carryons/Macpac_Rapaki_22_fygeab.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>10×10×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>100%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$118</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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. 0 accept only the Exped Summit Lite 25, and 21 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22.

### Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Macpac Rapaki 22: which should you pack?

The **Exped Summit Lite 25** carries 3L more than the **Macpac Rapaki 22** (25L vs. 22L), while the **Exped Summit Lite 25** is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Macpac Rapaki 22** fits 100% 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.