Exped Metro 20 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.34×30.48×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Exped Metro 20; 17in on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Metro 20; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 131 accept both. 43 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L: which should you pack?
The Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L carries 5L more than the Exped Metro 20 (20L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Metro 20 is the better call.