Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women
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 Mountain Pro 30 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $137 |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 30 and Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women
- Compression straps: Yes on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
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 Mountain Pro 30 Women.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women fits
Cayman Airways.
Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 30 carries the same capacity as the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women (30L vs. 30L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.29kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women 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 Mountain Pro 30 Women is the better call.