Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Exped Mountain Pro 40 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 Mountain Pro 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 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 | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 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. 24 accept both. 157 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, it's hard to beat the trusty Hill People Gear Tarahumara. With its stout build and elegant simplicity, it packs a punch by managing to fit seemingly endless amounts of gear into its 16-liter capacity. Reviewers love it for its size - just right for a day hike and can comfortably fit a jacket, keys, books, and items. Don't let its petite exterior fool you, its interior is a surprisingly spacious Tardis. Its construction uses a 500D Cordura material guaranteeing you that it's going to last you a lifetime. The highlight of this backpack is its center zip, which makes accessing the main compartment both easy and secure.
On the other hand, we have the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women backpack. She's lightweight, yet durable at a mere 0.2 pounds. Made of 420 D Oxford nylon PU coated, it claims a 3'000 mm water column, showcasing its impressive weatherproofing abilities. This pack was designed with women in mind, providing a shorter back system for comfort. The Exped can handle a lot, with its 40-liter capacity and numerous attachment points for outdoor gears. Another notable feature is a removable, weatherproof document bag for your valuables.
Here's the rundown:
- The Hill People Gear Tarahumara has a 16-liter capacity, compared to the Exped Mountain Pro 40's 40-liter capacity.
- On physical size, Tarahumara is bigger with dimensions of 44x24x10 inches while the Exped is 24x29x62 inches.
- Tactical advantage, Tarahumara weighs about 0.7 pounds, while the Exped only weighs 0.2 pounds.
- Material-wise, Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura, whereas the Exped is made of 420 D Oxford nylon.
- The compatibility with airlines is 100% for the Tarahumara, while the Exped is compatible with 89% of airlines.
As with anything, choosing between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women ultimately comes down to personal preference. Each backpack has its charm. The Tarahumara is the trusty companion that manages to do just about anything you need in a day's work. And the Exped Mountain Pro 40, built for the female adventurer, offers comfort, durability, weatherproofing, and lots of storage and attachment points for your outdoor adventures. The choice depends on what your needs are and how you plan to use the bag. Either way, both bags are hard to go wrong with. They're everything you'd want in a carry-on backpack - robust, practical, comfortable. Make a pick based on your lifestyle and enjoy the journey ahead.