Exped Glissade 25 Women vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Glissade 25 Women
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Glissade 25 Women | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Exped Glissade 25 Women and Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Exped Glissade 25 Women; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Glissade 25 Women; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Glissade 25 Women; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Glissade 25 Women; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Exped Glissade 25 Women; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 4 accept only the Exped Glissade 25 Women, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Only the Exped Glissade 25 Women fits
Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Glissade 25 Women vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley carries 7L more than the Exped Glissade 25 Women (25L vs. 32L), while the Exped Glissade 25 Women is the lighter pack at 1.23kg (vs. 2.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Glissade 25 Women fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 25 Women is the better call.