Exped Mountain Pro 40 vs. Ortlieb Gear-Pack
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 | Ortlieb Gear-Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| 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 | PD620, PS620C |
Ortlieb Gear-Pack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 40 and Ortlieb Gear-Pack
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 40; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Gear-Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Exped Mountain Pro 40; Removable on the Ortlieb Gear-Pack.
Both have: 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. 0 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 40, and 23 accept only the Ortlieb Gear-Pack.
Only the Ortlieb Gear-Pack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Exped Mountain Pro 40 vs. Ortlieb Gear-Pack: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 40 carries 10L more than the Ortlieb Gear-Pack (42L vs. 32L), while the Ortlieb Gear-Pack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.39kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Gear-Pack fits 14% 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 Ortlieb Gear-Pack is the better call.