Exped Transit 40 vs. Peak Design Packable Tote
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 40 | Feature | Peak Design Packable Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Versa Heal™ 70d nylon |
Peak Design Packable Tote
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×41×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $30 |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 40 and Peak Design Packable Tote
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 40; No on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Transit 40; No on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Both have: 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. 1 accept only the Exped Transit 40, and 42 accept only the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Conviasa.
Only the Peak Design Packable Tote fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, Oman Air, Onur Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Exped Transit 40 vs. Peak Design Packable Tote: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 40 carries 28L more than the Peak Design Packable Tote (40L vs. 12L), while the Peak Design Packable Tote is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Packable Tote fits 27% 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 Peak Design Packable Tote is the better call.