Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Granville 20 | Feature | Exped Mountain Pro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 and Exped Mountain Pro 20
- Hip belt: No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Removable on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20, and 6 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Granville 20 carries the same capacity as the Exped Mountain Pro 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the better call.