Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Black Ice 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Mountain Pro 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $279 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Mountain Pro 30 | Feature | Exped Black Ice 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column | 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column |
Exped Black Ice 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×27×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 30 and Exped Black Ice 30
- Compression straps: Yes on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; No on the Exped Black Ice 30.
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; Rolltop on the Exped Black Ice 30.
Both have: 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. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 30, and 1 accept only the Exped Black Ice 30.
Only the Exped Black Ice 30 fits
Cayman Airways.
Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Black Ice 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 30 carries the same capacity as the Exped Black Ice 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Exped Black Ice 30 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.29kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Black Ice 30 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Mountain Pro 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Black Ice 30 is the better call.