Exped Verglas 40 Women vs. Exped Transit 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Verglas 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.135 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×30×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $205 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Verglas 40 Women | Feature | Exped Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Exped Verglas 40 Women and Exped Transit 40
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; Other on the Exped Transit 40.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; Removable on the Exped Transit 40.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; No on the Exped Transit 40.
Both have: compression 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. 9 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40 Women, and 1 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Conviasa.
Exped Verglas 40 Women vs. Exped Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Exped Verglas 40 Women carries the same capacity as the Exped Transit 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.135kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Verglas 40 Women fits 5% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Verglas 40 Women; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.