Exped Skyline 15 vs. Gregory Juno 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 15 | Feature | Gregory Juno 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm | 210D Honeycomb CryptoRip Nylon / 420D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Juno 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 15 and Gregory Juno 24L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 2 on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Skyline 15; Other on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Exped Skyline 15; Top on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 3 on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Gregory Juno 24L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Exped Skyline 15 vs. Gregory Juno 24L: which should you pack?
The Gregory Juno 24L carries 9L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (15L vs. 24L), while the Gregory Juno 24L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 15 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Juno 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Juno 24L is the better call.