Exped Metro 20 vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Metro 20; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Metro 20; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 13 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Exped Metro 20 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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.