Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L vs. Exped Transit 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×38×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L | Feature | Exped Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 65L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 600D nylon canvas. 900D Ottoman-weave Poly bottom fabric. Woven nylon straps with Hypalon. | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L and Exped Transit 40
- Compression straps: No on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; Removable on the Exped Transit 40.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; No on the Exped Transit 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; No on the Exped Transit 40.
Both have: sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L, and 9 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L vs. Exped Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L carries 5L more than the Exped Transit 40 (45L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.77kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Transit 40 fits 5% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.