Exped Metro 20 vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop |
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Arc'Teryx Granville 20
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20; Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Metro 20; No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?
The Exped Metro 20 carries the same capacity as the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Exped Metro 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Metro 20 is the better call.