Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20
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 | Exped Mountain Pro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Exped Cloudburst 25 and Exped Mountain Pro 20
- Opening: Rolltop on the Exped Cloudburst 25; Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25, and 6 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20: which should you pack?
The Exped Cloudburst 25 carries 5L more than the Exped Mountain Pro 20 (25L vs. 20L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits 92% 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.