Dakine Campus Premium Backpack 28L vs Exped Metro 30
The Dakine Campus Premium Backpack 28L is 28L and 0.78kg1.7lb; the Exped Metro 30 is 28L and 0.8kg1.8lb. The Dakine Campus Premium Backpack 28L is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Dakine Campus Premium Backpack 28L costs $4.950000000000003 less. The Dakine Campus Premium Backpack 28L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Exped Metro 30 fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Dakine Campus Premium Backpack 28L | Exped Metro 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115Best | $119.95 |
| Volume | 28L | 28L |
| Weight | 0.78kg1.7lbBest | 0.8kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 97% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 49×33×20cm19.5×13×8in | 52.1×29×17cm20.5×11.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | Roll-top |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 83% recycled polyester, 11% polyester, 6% nylon body; polyester lining | 600D ripstop polyester, PU coated (1,200 mm water column), bluesign certified, PFC free; recycled 150D polyester lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Dakine Campus Premium Backpack 28L | Exped Metro 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | 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.