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Review: EXPED Skyline 30 Backpack

Oct 22, 2025
3 min read

The EXPED Skyline 30 Is A Versatile Backpack Good For Day Hikes, Long Bike Rides And Even Overnight Backpacking Trips


Black hiking backpack with orange accents, labeled "EXPED." Features multiple pockets, straps, and a hip belt. Plain white background.
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Before I got this pack, whenever I heard EXPED, I would always think about their sleeping pads. But after using this pack most of the summer, I now consider EXPED one of the best packs in the market. It's extremely comfortable and super versatile. I have been using it mostly for day hikes, but the EXPED Skyline 30, with it's 30L of volume is also just enough for doing an overnight backpacking trip too. I have also taken it on a couple longer mtb rides loaded up with a 3L hydration bladder, food for the day, tools, a jacket, lights sunscreen, and a few other miscellaneous items. When fully loaded the pack rides really well and doesn't move around a ton even when on my mountain bike. The load

is very evenly distributed. The pack comes in two different adjustable torso lengths, a Short/Medium and a Medium/Long, as well as 3 colors, black, gold and cypress. I have the Medium/Long in the black colorway. For size reference, I am 6'3" and weigh about 260 lbs and the the torso adjusted pretty close to the max length, it fits me very well. There is plenty of adjustment length in the waist, chest and shoulder straps as well. There are plenty of attachment points for different items like hiking poles and stuff like that. It fits my 3L hydration bladder perfectly. The ergonomically shaped Air Flow back system works super well and allows a good amount of air flow between your back and the pack. I am a heavy sweater and my back is going to sweat no matter what but it never felt like the pack was sticking to me and creating a swamp like environment. Each compartment, pocket and attachment points are very well thought out and placed. Materials are tough and durable and this pack seems like it's going to last a very long time, most likely longer than I have left on this planet. One of my favorite features of this pack is the forward angled water bottle holder. It makes it super easy to grab your water without removing your pack. So if you are one that likes to bring a bottle vs. a hydration bladder or maybe you use your hydration bladder water and bring a bottle along as well with some sort of hydration/electrolyte drink or other beverages this forward angled pocket makes it much better than other packs I've used in the past where the pocket is straight up and down. Most of the time I have had to remove my pack completely to get the bottle out and put it back in.


Teal backpack with multiple pockets and zippers on a white background. "EXPED" text on the side, with padded straps and loops.
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Orange backpack with multiple zippers, adjustable straps, and the text EXPED. The backpack is on a plain white background.
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Text listing backpack features: Air Flow Back System, Spring Steel U-Frame, Adjustable Back Length, Versatile Storage, Comfort Harness, Rain Cover.

Backpack specifications table showing volume, dimensions, weight, torso size/length, and load limit. Details for S/M and M/L sizes included.

Materials


Main Material

Recycled 450*300 D polyester, PU coated, 1,500 mm water column, bluesign® approved fabric, PFAS free


Frame

Spring steel U-frame


Sustainability

 

Climate Contribution

EXPED calculates all climate emissions from the production and transportation of this product and finances certified climate protection projects through myclimate to an equal extent.

 

bluesign® Approved Material

This product uses textiles approved by bluesign®, one of the strictest textile standards for environmental & consumer protection in textile production. See MATERIALS tab for details.

 

Recycled Materials

More and more EXPED products are being made from recycled materials such as PET bottles and waste from the production of textiles.

 

PFAS Free

This product is free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a family of non-degradable, man-made chemicals commonly used as dirt and water repellants.


EXPED also offers repairs on their gear so you can keep the stuff you already have and out of the landfills.


Backpack labeled "EXPED" with trekking poles, resting in a truck bed. Background shows a sunlit yard with trees and a wooden fence.
Backpack with "EXPED" and "M/L" labels on a truck bed. Black water bottle and trekking poles attached. Green grass and trees in background.
Black backpack with blue trekking poles attached, resting on a truck bed. Sunlit green grass and wooden fence visible in the background.
A black Exped backpack with a visible zipper and a water bottle in the side pocket sits on a truck bed. Sunlit grassy background.
Gray backpack with orange accents, featuring "EXPED" text. Set against a white background, highlighting sleek design and sturdy straps.
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Orange backpack with open top showing blue fabric inside. A silver key hangs from a black clip. H2O is printed in yellow.
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Orange backpack with "EXPED" text, featuring trekking poles, sleeping mat, and water bottle in mesh pockets. Vibrant and organized.
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Orange backpack with black straps holds a smartphone in a mesh pocket. Text "S/M" visible. Patterned back panel with EXPED logo.
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A person in a navy jacket and blue pants carries an orange backpack with gear. They walk confidently, isolated on a white background.
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