Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Osprey Stratos 50
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 | Osprey Stratos 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | |
| 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 | 210D Nylon Crosshatch |
Osprey Stratos 50
| Capacity | 47 L |
| Weight | 1.613 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×38×36 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 30 and Osprey Stratos 50
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; Other on the Osprey Stratos 50.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; Yes on the Osprey Stratos 50.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 30 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 30, and 0 accept only the Osprey Stratos 50.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 30 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Osprey Stratos 50: which should you pack?
The Osprey Stratos 50 carries 17L more than the Exped Mountain Pro 30 (30L vs. 47L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 30 is the lighter pack at 1.29kg (vs. 1.613kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 30 fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Stratos 50; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Mountain Pro 30 is the better call.