Exped Transit 30 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 30 | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 30 and Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
- Opening: Other on the Exped Transit 30; Top zip on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 30; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Transit 30; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Transit 30; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Exped Transit 30; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 79 accept only the Exped Transit 30, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Only the Exped Transit 30 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Exped Transit 30 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley carries 2L more than the Exped Transit 30 (30L vs. 32L), while the Exped Transit 30 is the lighter pack at 0.675kg (vs. 2.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Transit 30 fits 87% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 30 is the better call.