Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Glissade 35
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 Glissade 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 30 and Exped Glissade 35
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; Top zip on the Exped Glissade 35.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; Yes on the Exped Glissade 35.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Glissade 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 35 carries 5L more than the Exped Mountain Pro 30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Exped Glissade 35 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 1.29kg). 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 Exped Glissade 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 35 is the better call.