Exped Metro 20 vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20; Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Metro 20; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Metro 20; 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
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. 163 accept both. 11 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 4.600000000000001L more than the Exped Metro 20 (20L vs. 24.6L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Metro 20 is the better call.