Deuter Attack 20 vs. Exped Glissade 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Attack 20 | Feature | Exped Glissade 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES Coat, 225D PES Ripstop | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Deuter Attack 20 and Exped Glissade 25
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Attack 20; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter Attack 20; No on the Exped Glissade 25.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 170 accept both. 4 accept only the Deuter Attack 20, and 0 accept only the Exped Glissade 25.
Only the Deuter Attack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Deuter Attack 20 vs. Exped Glissade 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 25 carries 5L more than the Deuter Attack 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Exped Glissade 25 is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Attack 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Glissade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 25 is the better call.