Exped Transit 30 vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 30 | Feature | Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | Thickened canvas, PU Leather |
Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $66 |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 30 and Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 30; Hideable on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Hip belt: No on the Exped Transit 30; Yes on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Transit 30; 17in on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Transit 30; 1 on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
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. 163 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Transit 30, and 3 accept only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Only the Exped Transit 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Exped Transit 30 vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 30 carries 5L more than the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack (30L vs. 25L), while the Exped Transit 30 is the lighter pack at 0.675kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits 88% 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.