Exped Torrent 30 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 30 | Feature | Exped Mountain Pro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 30 and Exped Mountain Pro 20
- Opening: Rolltop on the Exped Torrent 30; Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
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. 163 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 30, and 10 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Only the Exped Torrent 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 30 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries 10L more than the Exped Mountain Pro 20 (30L vs. 20L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (vs. 1.13kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits 92% 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 Mountain Pro 20 is the better call.