Antler Icon Backpack vs Exped Skyline 20
The Antler Icon Backpack is 20L and 0.9kg2lb; the Exped Skyline 20 is 20L and 0.9kg2lb. They weigh the same. The Exped Skyline 20 costs $50 less. The Antler Icon Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Exped Skyline 20 fits 31; under the seat, 8 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Antler Icon Backpack | Exped Skyline 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $210 | $160Best |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 0.9kg2lb | 0.9kg2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 31%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 42×31×18cm16.5×12×7in | 52×29×22cm20.5×11.5×8.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Two-way zips | Panel access |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Torso length | n/a | 43 to 57cm (17 to 22.5in) |
| Sizes | n/a | S/M, M/L |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled polyester weave with leather trim | Recycled 450x300D polyester, PU coated (1,500mm water column), bluesign-approved, PFAS-free |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Antler Icon Backpack | Exped Skyline 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.