Exped Impulse 20 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Impulse 20 | Feature | Exped Cloudburst 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free | recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free |
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Exped Impulse 20 and Exped Cloudburst 25
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Impulse 20; Rolltop on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Exped Impulse 20; No on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Impulse 20; No on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 168 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Exped Impulse 20 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Cloudburst 25 carries 5L more than the Exped Impulse 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Impulse 20 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Cloudburst 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.