Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Ortleib Light-Pack
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 | Ortleib Light-Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free | polyurethane-coated nylon fabric |
Ortleib Light-Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Exped Cloudburst 25 and Ortleib Light-Pack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Cloudburst 25; Removable on the Ortleib Light-Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Cloudburst 25; 2, side on the Ortleib Light-Pack.
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. 0 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25, and 8 accept only the Ortleib Light-Pack.
Only the Ortleib Light-Pack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Ortleib Light-Pack: which should you pack?
The Exped Cloudburst 25 carries the same capacity as the Ortleib Light-Pack (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortleib Light-Pack fits 93% 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.