Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley vs. Exped Transit 40
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 Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley and Exped Transit 40
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Other on the Exped Transit 40.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Removable on the Exped Transit 40.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; No on the Exped Transit 40.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
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. 10 accept both. 75 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley, and 0 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
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, 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 Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 40 carries 8L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley (32L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.