Exped Transit 30 vs. Ikea Pirving
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 30 | Feature | Ikea Pirving |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 30 and Ikea Pirving
- Compression straps: Yes on the Exped Transit 30; No on the Ikea Pirving.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Transit 30; No on the Ikea Pirving.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Transit 30; 14in on the Ikea Pirving.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Exped Transit 30; No on the Ikea Pirving.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 164 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Transit 30, and 24 accept only the Ikea Pirving.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet, Wizz Air.
Exped Transit 30 vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 30 carries 21L more than the Ikea Pirving (30L vs. 9L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.675kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Transit 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Ikea Pirving is the better call.