Exped Torrent 20 vs. Exped Torrent 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | Exped Torrent 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | 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 | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 20 and Exped Torrent 30
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Torrent 20; No on the Exped Torrent 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. 164 accept both. 10 accept only the Exped Torrent 20, and 0 accept only the Exped Torrent 30.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. Exped Torrent 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries 10L more than the Exped Torrent 20 (20L vs. 30L), while the Exped Torrent 20 is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.13kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Torrent 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Torrent 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Torrent 20 is the better call.