Exped Black Ice 30 vs. Atom Packs "Atom+"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Black Ice 30
by Exped
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×27×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Black Ice 30 | Feature | Atom Packs "Atom+" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column | 210d Robic |
Key differences between the Exped Black Ice 30 and Atom Packs "Atom+"
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Black Ice 30; Removable on the Atom Packs "Atom+".
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Black Ice 30; 2 on the Atom Packs "Atom+".
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Exped Black Ice 30 vs. Atom Packs "Atom+": which should you pack?
The Atom Packs "Atom+" carries 20L more than the Exped Black Ice 30 (30L vs. 50L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Atom Packs "Atom+"; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Black Ice 30 is the better call.