Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Deuter XV 3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Cloudburst 25 | Feature | Deuter XV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free | 100% recycled fabrics, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Exped Cloudburst 25 and Deuter XV 3
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Cloudburst 25; 15in on the Deuter XV 3.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Cloudburst 25; Yes on the Deuter XV 3.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Cloudburst 25; Optional on the Deuter XV 3.
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. 166 accept both. 2 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25, and 0 accept only the Deuter XV 3.
Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, WestJet.
Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Deuter XV 3: which should you pack?
The Exped Cloudburst 25 carries 4L more than the Deuter XV 3 (25L vs. 21L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.04kg). 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 Exped Cloudburst 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.