Exped Cascade 20 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Cascade 20 | Feature | Exped Mountain Pro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Exped Cascade 20 and Exped Mountain Pro 20
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Cascade 20; Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Cascade 20; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
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. 173 accept both. 3 accept only the Exped Cascade 20, and 0 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Only the Exped Cascade 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Exped Cascade 20 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20: which should you pack?
The Exped Cascade 20 carries the same capacity as the Exped Mountain Pro 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Cascade 20 is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cascade 20 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Cascade 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cascade 20 is the better call.