Exped Torrent 20 vs. MixedWorks Falcon M
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | MixedWorks Falcon M |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell |
MixedWorks Falcon M
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $271 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 20 and MixedWorks Falcon M
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Torrent 20; Optional on the MixedWorks Falcon M.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Torrent 20; 15in on the MixedWorks Falcon M.
Both have: 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. 166 accept both. 8 accept only the Exped Torrent 20, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon M.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. MixedWorks Falcon M: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Falcon M carries 7L more than the Exped Torrent 20 (20L vs. 27L), while the Exped Torrent 20 is the lighter pack at 0.98kg (vs. 1.25kg). 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 MixedWorks Falcon M; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Torrent 20 is the better call.