Exped Transit 40 vs. Exped Verglas 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 40 | Feature | Exped Verglas 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | 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 | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 40 and Exped Verglas 40
- Opening: Other on the Exped Transit 40; Top flap on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 40; Yes on the Exped Verglas 40.
- Hip belt: No on the Exped Transit 40; Removable on the Exped Verglas 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. 3 accept both. 7 accept only the Exped Transit 40, and 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Exped Transit 40 vs. Exped Verglas 40: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 40 carries the same capacity as the Exped Verglas 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.14kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Transit 40 fits 5% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.