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# Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. BURN 38L

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 | BURN 38L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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>DX 210d Ripstop Fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [BURN 38L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xp6u55runy/burn-38l/)

by [Mountain Laurel Designs](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountain Laurel Designs)

![Front facing view of the BURN 38L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/ccx7ehlpytfmlfncmwjo)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>70×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Cloudburst 25 and BURN 38L

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Exped Cloudburst 25; Yes on the BURN 38L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Exped Cloudburst 25; 2 on the BURN 38L.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 25 accept both. 143 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25, and 0 accept only the BURN 38L.

### Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Exped Cloudburst 25 vs. BURN 38L: which should you pack?

The **BURN 38L** carries 13L more than the **Exped Cloudburst 25** (25L vs. 38L), while the **Exped Cloudburst 25** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.45kg). 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 BURN 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.