Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Exped Cloudburst 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Light-Pack Two | Feature | Exped Cloudburst 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS21 | recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free |
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two and Exped Cloudburst 25
- Opening: Top zip on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; Rolltop on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; Yes on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; No on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 8 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two, and 0 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Exped Cloudburst 25: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Light-Pack Two carries the same capacity as the Exped Cloudburst 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.