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# Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Ortlieb Messenger Bag

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

## [Exped Cloudburst 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jb7qxolxjj/exped-cloudburst-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Cloudburst 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624259146/carryons/Exped_Cloudburst_25_gozbpw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Cloudburst 25 | Feature | Ortlieb Messenger Bag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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>recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free</td><td>PD620, PS620C</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Messenger Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/juuksy8hbf/ortlieb-messenger-bag/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Messenger Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631251459/carryons/Ortlieb_Messenger_Bag_h8mt8y.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>39 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×39×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>59%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Cloudburst 25 and Ortlieb Messenger Bag

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Exped Cloudburst 25; Removable on the Ortlieb Messenger Bag.

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. 107 accept both. 61 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25, and 4 accept only the Ortlieb Messenger Bag.

### Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.

### Only the Ortlieb Messenger Bag fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.

## Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Ortlieb Messenger Bag: which should you pack?

The **Ortlieb Messenger Bag** carries 14L more than the **Exped Cloudburst 25** (25L vs. 39L), while the **Exped Cloudburst 25** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Cloudburst 25** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Messenger Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.