Exped Metro 20 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 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 | 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, |
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20; Top zip on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 7 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Exped Metro 20 carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.72kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L 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 Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the better call.