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title: "Exped Metro 20 vs Greenroom136 Genesis - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Metro 20 vs Greenroom136 Genesis: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Metro 20 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Metro 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9jo001afhl/exped-metro-20/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Metro 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623861489/carryons/Exped_Metro_20_bdlg25.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.72 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$99</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column</td><td>100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Greenroom136 Genesis](https://onebag.travel/carryon/nhypc0uvvr/greenroom136-genesis/)

by [Greenroom136](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Greenroom136)

![Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Genesis](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625668155/carryons/Greenroom136_Genesis_mo83yg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×32×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$156</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.