LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag vs. Exped Verglas 40 Women
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag | Feature | Exped Verglas 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D CorduraLightweight water resistant polyester inner linings in bright yellowYKK Aquaguard zippers | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Exped Verglas 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.135 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×30×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag and Exped Verglas 40 Women
- Opening: Rolltop on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Top zip on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Main compartments: 5 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 1 on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 9 accept both. 144 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag, and 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40 Women.
Only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
If you're in the market for a carry-on backpack, you're likely contemplating two major contenders: The LBBJKT Peloton Rolltop Bag (henceforth, Peloton) and the Exped Verglas 40 Women (henceforth, Verglas). Both of these offerings have distinct features that set them apart, and both are designed for different types of users, with the Peloton catering to cyclists and the Verglas designed specifically for women.
The Peloton has a significantly larger physical footprint than the Verglas, primarily due to its additional width. With dimensions of 53" x 36" x 12", it's a mammoth in comparison to the more compact Verglas, which measures 26" x 30" x 60". It's no surprise then that the Peloton is heavier, weighing in at 1.6 pounds, compared to the Verglas' 1.135 pounds. Despite that, the Peloton accommodates a smaller capacity, offering 35 liters as compared to Verglas' 40 liters.
To summarize, let's bullet those key differences:
- Size: The Peloton is bigger overall, but the Verglas is deeper.
- Weight: The Peloton is heavier than the Verglas.
- Capacity: Verglas holds more than the Peloton.
- Compatibility: The Peloton is compatible with 98% of airlines, while the Verglas only hits 20%.
- Material: The Peloton's material is water-resistant polyester, the Verglas is 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU
- Laptop Compartment: Only the Peloton has a laptop compartment, which can fit laptops up to 17″.
Now, if you're a cyclist, or you need a pack capable of handling a 17" laptop, then the Peloton has got your back (literally). It's bigger, heavier, but it's a workhorse and it's capable to boot with its water-resistant composition and a strap system for attaching large items. On the other hand, if you're after something lighter, more compact, and designed specifically for a women's body, then the Verglas is your go-to. It's not as airline-compatible as the Peloton, but it outweighs that with its weatherproof build and specially designed side compartment access.
It really comes down to the individual―whether you're cycling through city streets or you're bracing the outdoors. These packs are cut from different cloth but each of them has got something in the bag. Whether it's the Peloton's expandable space and dedicated laptop compartment or the Verglas' lightweight, weatherproof build, and women-specific design, it's safe to say that neither of these options will leave potential buyers strapped for choice.