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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/k6dw5na6vl/exped-verglas-40-women/yzhk424qfp/kathmandu-hybrid-70l-trolley/"
title: "Exped Verglas 40 Women vs Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley"
description: "Exped Verglas 40 Women vs Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/k6dw5na6vl/exped-verglas-40-women/yzhk424qfp/kathmandu-hybrid-70l-trolley/"
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# Exped Verglas 40 Women vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Verglas 40 Women](https://onebag.travel/carryon/k6dw5na6vl/exped-verglas-40-women/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Verglas 40 Women](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623685554/carryons/Exped_Verglas_40_Women_lae1ig.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.135 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×30×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$205</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Verglas 40 Women | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td><td>Polyester, Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yzhk424qfp/kathmandu-hybrid-70l-trolley/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627643338/carryons/Kathmandu_70L_Trolley_rwgq45.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>70 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>3.42 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>79×40×34 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Verglas 40 Women and Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley

-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Exped Verglas 40 Women; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.

Both have: compression straps.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 8 accept only the Exped Verglas 40 Women, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.

### Only the Exped Verglas 40 Women fits

Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country, Virgin America.

## Exped Verglas 40 Women vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley** carries 30L more than the **Exped Verglas 40 Women** (40L vs. 70L), while the **Exped Verglas 40 Women** is the lighter pack at 1.135kg (vs. 3.42kg). 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 Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 Women is the better call.