Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley | Feature | Exped Verglas 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Exped Verglas 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.135 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×30×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley and Exped Verglas 40 Women
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Hip belt: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Removable on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; No on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Both have: compression straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 9 accept both. 76 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley, and 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women: which should you pack?
The Exped Verglas 40 Women carries 8L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley (32L vs. 40L), while the Exped Verglas 40 Women is the lighter pack at 1.135kg (vs. 2.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Verglas 40 Women; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 Women is the better call.