Exped Black Ice 30 vs. BURN 38L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Black Ice 30
| 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 | BURN 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | DX 210d Ripstop Fabric |
BURN 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Exped Black Ice 30 and BURN 38L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Black Ice 30; Yes on the BURN 38L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Black Ice 30; 2 on the BURN 38L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 25 accept both. 7 accept only the Exped Black Ice 30, and 0 accept only the BURN 38L.
Only the Exped Black Ice 30 fits
Cayman Airways, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Exped Black Ice 30 vs. BURN 38L: which should you pack?
The BURN 38L carries 8L more than the Exped Black Ice 30 (30L vs. 38L), while the Exped Black Ice 30 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.45kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Black Ice 30 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the BURN 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Black Ice 30 is the better call.