Exped Metro 20 vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell |
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Metro 20; Removable on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Metro 20; Yes on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 2 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip: which should you pack?
The Exped Metro 20 carries the same capacity as the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits 93% 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 Exped Metro 20 is the better call.