Exped Torrent 30 vs. Atom Packs "The Atom"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 30 | Feature | Atom Packs "The Atom" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 40L |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | VX07 |
Atom Packs "The Atom"
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 30 and Atom Packs "The Atom"
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Torrent 30; 2 on the Atom Packs "The Atom".
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. 164 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Torrent 30, and 17 accept only the Atom Packs "The Atom".
Only the Atom Packs "The Atom" fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 30 vs. Atom Packs "The Atom": which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries the same capacity as the Atom Packs "The Atom" (30L vs. 30L), while the Atom Packs "The Atom" is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.13kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Atom Packs "The Atom" fits 96% 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 Atom Packs "The Atom" is the better call.