Exped Cascade 25 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Cascade 25 | Feature | Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.34×30.48×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Exped Cascade 25 and Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Cascade 25; Clamshell on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Cascade 25; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Exped Cascade 25; 17in on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
Both have: backpack 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. 131 accept both. 7 accept only the Exped Cascade 25, and 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L.
Only the Exped Cascade 25 fits
Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Exped Cascade 25 vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L: which should you pack?
The Exped Cascade 25 carries the same capacity as the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L (25L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cascade 25 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Cascade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cascade 25 is the better call.