Exped Glissade 25 vs. Deuter Flyt 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Glissade 25 | Feature | Deuter Flyt 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Exped Glissade 25 and Deuter Flyt 20
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Glissade 25; 2 on the Deuter Flyt 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 170 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Glissade 25, and 4 accept only the Deuter Flyt 20.
Only the Deuter Flyt 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Exped Glissade 25 vs. Deuter Flyt 20: which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 25 carries 5L more than the Deuter Flyt 20 (25L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Flyt 20 is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Flyt 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Glissade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Flyt 20 is the better call.