Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16
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 Vertrail 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free | 220D PA PLAIN TPU |
Deuter Vertrail 16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×23×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Exped Cloudburst 25 and Deuter Vertrail 16
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Cloudburst 25; No on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Cloudburst 25; Removable on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 2 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Only the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?
The Exped Cloudburst 25 carries 9L more than the Deuter Vertrail 16 (25L vs. 16L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits 90% 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.