Exped Mountain Pro 40 vs. Exped Verglas 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Mountain Pro 40
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.39 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×32×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Mountain Pro 40 | Feature | Exped Verglas 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 40 and Exped Verglas 40
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Mountain Pro 40; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40.
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. 3 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Exped Mountain Pro 40 vs. Exped Verglas 40: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 40 carries 2L more than the Exped Verglas 40 (42L vs. 40L), while the Exped Verglas 40 is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 1.39kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 40 fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Mountain Pro 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 is the better call.