Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Exped Skyline 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.797 kg |
| Dimensions | 59×30×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L | Feature | Exped Skyline 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and Exped Skyline 25
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; No on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Top zip on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 6 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 69 accept only the Exped Skyline 25.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Exped Skyline 25: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L carries 3L more than the Exped Skyline 25 (28L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 1.03kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 25 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.