Exped Torrent 20 vs. Alchemy Equipment Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | Alchemy Equipment Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | Waxed 600 denier Kodra (100% polyester) Embossed lining (100% polyester) Base: 3x PU-coated 900 denier Kodra |
Alchemy Equipment Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×36×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 20 and Alchemy Equipment Daypack
- Passport pocket: No on the Exped Torrent 20; Front on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Torrent 20; No on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Torrent 20; 2 on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Torrent 20; 2, side on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 158 accept both. 16 accept only the Exped Torrent 20, and 4 accept only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. Alchemy Equipment Daypack: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 20 carries the same capacity as the Alchemy Equipment Daypack (20L vs. 20L), while the Alchemy Equipment Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.98kg). 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 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Alchemy Equipment Daypack is the better call.