Exped Transit 40 vs. Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 40 | Feature | Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 80L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 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 | Polyester/Synthetic |
Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 72×41×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 40 and Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 40; Hideable on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Hip belt: No on the Exped Transit 40; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Transit 40; 2 on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Transit 40; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
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. 1 accept both. 9 accept only the Exped Transit 40, and 0 accept only the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Exped Transit 40 vs. Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack: which should you pack?
The Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack carries 20L more than the Exped Transit 40 (40L vs. 60L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2.5kg). 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 Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.