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title: "Exped Impulse 20 vs Exped Cloudburst 25 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Impulse 20 vs Exped Cloudburst 25: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Impulse 20 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Impulse 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ajuigiwjaf/exped-impulse-20/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Impulse 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623669281/carryons/Exped_Impulse_20_bct94c.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.88 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$139</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free</td><td>recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Cloudburst 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jb7qxolxjj/exped-cloudburst-25/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Cloudburst 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624259146/carryons/Exped_Cloudburst_25_gozbpw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.