Exped Impulse 20 vs. Exped Typhoon 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Impulse 20 | Feature | Exped Typhoon 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Exped Impulse 20 and Exped Typhoon 25
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Impulse 20; Rolltop on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Exped Impulse 20; No on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Impulse 20; 2, side on the Exped Typhoon 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 20, and 6 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Exped Impulse 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Exped Typhoon 25 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Exped Impulse 20 vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Typhoon 25 carries 5L more than the Exped Impulse 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Exped Typhoon 25 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Typhoon 25 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Typhoon 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Typhoon 25 is the better call.