Exped Verglas 40 vs. Mei Voyageur
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Verglas 40 | Feature | Mei Voyageur |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column | 1000 denier Cordura® |
Mei Voyageur
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $136 |
Key differences between the Exped Verglas 40 and Mei Voyageur
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Verglas 40; Clamshell on the Mei Voyageur.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Verglas 40; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Verglas 40; 3 on the Mei Voyageur.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 3 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Verglas 40, and 84 accept only the Mei Voyageur.
Only the Mei Voyageur fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Exped Verglas 40 vs. Mei Voyageur: which should you pack?
The Mei Voyageur carries 8L more than the Exped Verglas 40 (40L vs. 48L), while the Exped Verglas 40 is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mei Voyageur fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mei Voyageur; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Verglas 40 is the better call.