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# Exped Mountain Pro 40 vs. Exped Verglas 40

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

## [Exped Mountain Pro 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/g8vk4elmur/exped-mountain-pro-40/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Mountain Pro 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623838719/carryons/Exped_Mountain_Pro_40_vwnu8n.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.39 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×32×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column</td><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Verglas 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mrssbk06gr/exped-verglas-40/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Verglas 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623683468/carryons/Exped_Verglas_40_zwd17x.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.14 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>63×32×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$205</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.