Atom Packs "The Atom" vs. Exped Typhoon 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Atom Packs "The Atom"
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Atom Packs "The Atom" | Feature | Exped Typhoon 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 40L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX07 | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Atom Packs "The Atom" and Exped Typhoon 25
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Atom Packs "The Atom"; 2, side on the Exped Typhoon 25.
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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Atom Packs "The Atom", and 0 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Atom Packs "The Atom" fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Atom Packs "The Atom" vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Atom Packs "The Atom" carries 5L more than the Exped Typhoon 25 (30L vs. 25L), while the Atom Packs "The Atom" is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Atom Packs "The Atom" fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Atom Packs "The Atom"; if you want to travel lighter, the Atom Packs "The Atom" is the better call.