Exped Impulse 20 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Impulse 20 | Feature | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free | 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. |
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Key differences between the Exped Impulse 20 and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Impulse 20; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Impulse 20; No on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Impulse 20; 17in on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 20, and 12 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the Exped Impulse 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Greenroom136 Genesis fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Exped Impulse 20 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The Exped Impulse 20 carries the same capacity as the Greenroom136 Genesis (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Impulse 20 is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Genesis fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Impulse 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Impulse 20 is the better call.