Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Exped Typhoon 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 22 | Feature | Exped Typhoon 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 22 and Exped Typhoon 25
- Opening: Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 22; Rolltop on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Macpac Rapaki 22; 2, side on the Exped Typhoon 25.
Both have: 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. 173 accept both. 16 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22, and 0 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Typhoon 25 carries 3L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (22L vs. 25L), while the Exped Typhoon 25 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Typhoon 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Typhoon 25 is the better call.