Exped Torrent 30 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 30 | Feature | Deuter Vertrail 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 220D PA PLAIN TPU |
Deuter Vertrail 16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×23×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 30 and Deuter Vertrail 16
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Torrent 30; No on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Torrent 30; Removable on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 6 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Only the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 30 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries 14L more than the Deuter Vertrail 16 (30L vs. 16L), while the Deuter Vertrail 16 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.13kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits 90% 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 Deuter Vertrail 16 is the better call.