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# Exped Transit 40 vs. Exped Verglas 40

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

## [Exped Transit 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kkks6xof0h/exped-transit-40/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Transit 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624284813/carryons/Exped_Transit_40_soxsbv.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>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×33×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$88</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified</td><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Verglas 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mrssbk06gr/exped-verglas-40/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Verglas 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623683468/carryons/Exped_Verglas_40_zwd17x.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>1.14 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>63×32×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$205</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.