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# Exped Torrent 20 vs. Exped Torrent 30

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Torrent 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7c6l0si0kb/exped-torrent-20/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Torrent 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624245256/carryons/Exped_Torrent_20_qb1lsa.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.98 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, &gt;10'000 mm water column</td><td>840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, &gt;10'000 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Torrent 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/902g7vluyh/exped-torrent-30/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Torrent 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624245313/carryons/Exped_Torrent_30_fdnizu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.13 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>87%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.