Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Exped Glissade 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Umlindi
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Umlindi | Feature | Exped Glissade 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| 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 |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Exped Glissade 25
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 1 on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Yes on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 170 accept both. 4 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi, and 0 accept only the Exped Glissade 25.
Only the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Exped Glissade 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 25 carries 2L more than the Hill People Gear Umlindi (23L vs. 25L), while the Exped Glissade 25 is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Glissade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 25 is the better call.