Exped Torrent 20 vs tomtoc UrbanEX-T65 Laptop Backpack 20L
The Exped Torrent 20 is 20L and 0.98kg2.2lb; the tomtoc UrbanEX-T65 Laptop Backpack 20L is 20L and 0.99kg2.2lb. The Exped Torrent 20 is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The tomtoc UrbanEX-T65 Laptop Backpack 20L costs $23.95999999999998 less. The Exped Torrent 20 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the tomtoc UrbanEX-T65 Laptop Backpack 20L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Exped Torrent 20 | tomtoc UrbanEX-T65 Laptop Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.95 | $145.99Best |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 0.98kg2.2lbBest | 0.99kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 50×26.9×17cm19.5×10.5×6.5in | 44×31×16.5cm17.5×12×6.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 15.6"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Roll-top | zip main compartment |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Torso length | 41.9 to 47cm (16.5 to 18.5in) | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | 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 |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 840D Oxford nylon with TPU film laminate (10,000 mm water column), bluesign approved, PFAS free; EVA foam back pad | PFAS-free Cordura 840D ballistic nylon; YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Exped Torrent 20 | tomtoc UrbanEX-T65 Laptop Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.