Exped Transit 30 vs. Ortlieb Packman Pro2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 30 | Feature | Ortlieb Packman Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | Nylon fabric, PU coated |
Ortlieb Packman Pro2
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 30 and Ortlieb Packman Pro2
- Opening: Other on the Exped Transit 30; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 30; Yes on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
- Hip belt: No on the Exped Transit 30; Yes on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
Both have: compression straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
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 12 accept only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2.
Only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Exped Transit 30 vs. Ortlieb Packman Pro2: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 30 carries 5L more than the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 (30L vs. 25L), while the Exped Transit 30 is the lighter pack at 0.675kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits 93% 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 Exped Transit 30 is the better call.