Exped Torrent 30 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 30 | Feature | Exped Cloudburst 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 | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free |
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
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 4 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 30 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries 5L more than the Exped Cloudburst 25 (30L vs. 25L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.13kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits 89% 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 Cloudburst 25 is the better call.