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# Exped Metro 30 vs. LBBJKT The Sprint DP

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Metro 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qhm5liyumb/exped-metro-30/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Metro 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623861948/carryons/Exped_Metro_30_iwgcu4.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×29×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Metro 30 | Feature | LBBJKT The Sprint DP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column</td><td>600D Polyester with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [LBBJKT The Sprint DP](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y30kc8d34h/lbbjkt-the-sprint-dp/)

![Front facing view of the LBBJKT The Sprint DP](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628823119/carryons/The_Sprint_rqskls.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$69</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Metro 30 and LBBJKT The Sprint DP

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Exped Metro 30; Yes on the LBBJKT The Sprint DP.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Exped Metro 30; No on the LBBJKT The Sprint DP.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 32 accept both. 56 accept only the Exped Metro 30, and 0 accept only the LBBJKT The Sprint DP.

### Only the Exped Metro 30 fits

Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

## Exped Metro 30 vs. LBBJKT The Sprint DP: which should you pack?

The **Exped Metro 30** carries 7L more than the **LBBJKT The Sprint DP** (28L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Metro 30** fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Metro 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Metro 30 is the better call.