Exped Mountain Pro 20 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Mountain Pro 20 | Feature | Deuter Vertrail 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column | 220D PA PLAIN TPU |
Deuter Vertrail 16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×23×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 20 and Deuter Vertrail 16
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Mountain Pro 20; Rolltop on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Mountain Pro 20; No on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Mountain Pro 20; Removable on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20, and 1 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Mountain Pro 20 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 20 carries 4L more than the Deuter Vertrail 16 (20L vs. 16L), while the Deuter Vertrail 16 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.12kg). 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 Exped Mountain Pro 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Vertrail 16 is the better call.