Exped Metro 20 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. |
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Metro 20; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20; Top flap on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Passport pocket: No on the Exped Metro 20; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Exped Metro 20; 17in on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 7 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Greenroom136 Genesis fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The Exped Metro 20 carries the same capacity as the Greenroom136 Genesis (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Genesis fits 95% 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.