Exped Torrent 30 vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 30 | Feature | Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| 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 | 1050 denier ballistic nylon OR ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric lining |
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 30 and Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Exped Torrent 30; Other on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Exped Torrent 30; Side on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Exped Torrent 30; Hideable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Torrent 30; Removable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Torrent 30; 5 on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
Both have: hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 30, and 9 accept only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L.
Only the Exped Torrent 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 30 vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries the same capacity as the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L (30L vs. 30L), while the Exped Torrent 30 is the lighter pack at 1.13kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L fits 91% 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 30 is the better call.