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title: "Exped Torrent 30 vs Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Torrent 30 vs Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Torrent 30 vs. Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Torrent 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/902g7vluyh/exped-torrent-30/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Torrent 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624245313/carryons/Exped_Torrent_30_fdnizu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.13 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>87%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, &gt;10'000 mm water column</td><td>1050 denier ballistic nylon OR ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric lining</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/g9gkqqi9n3/tom-bihn-aeronaut-30l/)

by [Tom Bihn](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tom Bihn)

![Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600830/carryons/aeronaut30_gvxzea.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.