Exped Torrent 20 vs. Exped Typhoon 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | Exped Typhoon 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 20 and Exped Typhoon 25
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Torrent 20; No on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Torrent 20; 2, side on the Exped Typhoon 25.
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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 20, and 0 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Typhoon 25 carries 5L more than the Exped Torrent 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Exped Typhoon 25 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Typhoon 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Typhoon 25 is the better call.