Exped Metro 20 vs. Arcido Vaga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | optional |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Arcido Vaga
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Metro 20; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 0 accept only the Arcido Vaga.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Exped Metro 20 carries the same capacity as the Arcido Vaga (20L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 Exped Metro 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Vaga is the better call.