Exped Metro 20 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Metro 20; 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L carries 1.5L more than the Exped Metro 20 (20L vs. 21.5L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.72kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Metro 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.