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title: "Exped Cascade 20 vs Exped Mountain Pro 20 - One Bag Travel"
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# Exped Cascade 20 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Cascade 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dt6dy0ta1j/exped-cascade-20/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Cascade 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624264705/carryons/Exped_Cascade_20_rjhe1v.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.84 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, &gt;10'000 mm water column</td><td>420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Mountain Pro 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/timsvaao6n/exped-mountain-pro-20/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Mountain Pro 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623802257/carryons/Exped_Mountain_Pro_20_zcuief.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.12 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.