Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Exped Glissade 25 Women
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Exped Glissade 25 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Exped Glissade 25 Women
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Exped Glissade 25 Women
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Exped Glissade 25 Women.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Exped Glissade 25 Women.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Exped Glissade 25 Women.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Exped Glissade 25 Women.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Exped Glissade 25 Women.
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. 89 accept both. 92 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Exped Glissade 25 Women.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
When analyzing two titans of the carry-on backpack world, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Exped Glissade 25 Women, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Both bags have their distinctive selling points, making them sizable contenders in the field.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara stands tall and slender at 44 inches, offering 16 liters of capacity and weighing in at a mere 0.7 pound. It's made from 500D Cordura—a robust material, ensuring that the bag is as staunch as it is handy. Most appealing, perhaps, is its compatibility record—standing at a full 100% with all airlines. This no-nonsense bag offers everything necessary for a day hike, with its size mirroring a comfortable build as quote one reviewer, "Well designed, well executed, and well built."
Switching sides, we have the Exped Glissade 25 Women which weights a bit more at 1.23 lbs, but makes up for this by offering a comprehensive 25 liters of capacity. Slightly wider than the Tarahumara, but less tall, the Glissade is constructed from 630 D Oxford nylon, with a PU coating. It's fit for less than half of all airlines—47% to be exact, but it features super load-bearing control properties and an excellent internal organization.
- Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (44" x 24" x 10"), Exped Glissade 25 Women (21" x 26" x 56")
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0.7 lbs), Exped Glissade 25 Women (1.23 lbs)
- Capacity: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (16 liters), Exped Glissade 25 Women (25 liters)
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (500D Cordura), Exped Glissade 25 Women (630D Oxford nylon, PU coated)
- Airline compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (100%), Exped Glissade 25 Women (47%)
To conclude, each bag has its strong points, so the choice boils down to the individual's priorities. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara offers top-notch compatibility and a reliable build, making it a robust option for any adventure. However, if you're after a bit of extra capacity and a specially designed fit for women, the Exped Glissade 25 Women could well be your ideal match. Either way, you're guaranteed quality and longevity from these sturdy backpacks.