The EXPED Torrent 20 is a clean, no-nonsense waterproof pack designed for the commute, the shopping trip and the wet-day outing alike. The outer shell is 840D Oxford nylon with TPU film laminate – rated to 10,000mm Hydrostatic Head – with seam-taped construction and a roll-top closure for genuine moisture protection rather than just water resistance. Inside: a padded laptop compartment for up to 15-inch notebooks, a mesh zipper pocket, and a front zip pocket with key holder. Two stretch outer pockets add accessible storage. The contact-padded back, anatomically shaped shoulder straps and adjustable chest strap keep things comfortable under load, and a removable hip belt provides extra support when needed. Reflective logo and bike light attachment point complete the commuter credentials. Oh, and it’s also PFAS-free, bluesign approved, and comes with a 5-year warranty.
| Volume | 20L |
| Weight | 980g |
| Dimensions | 50×27×17cm |
| Backlength | 42–47cm |
| Load Limit | 10kg |
The Exped story started in the early 1980s, in a basic log cabin deep in the Canadian wilderness. That might seem strange for a brand that is Swiss through and through. But it starts to make sense when you hear founders Heidi and Andi Brun talk about their wanderlust as young, twenty-something dreamers.
They built the cabin with their own hands and survived through the harsh winter by learning essential outdoor skills. Day-to-day existence relied on what nature provided – teaching them to live sustainably and with minimal impact. It also demonstrated clearly and simply that the most valuable thing to take into the great outdoors is knowledge, not equipment.
Their fledgling company started out as a distributor, bringing iconic outdoor brands to Switzerland. But soon, they became dissatisfied with other companies’ products. They felt they could do things better. So, they did, transitioning from distributor to manufacturer in 1997. What followed was a slew of pioneering products, from robust backpacking tents to down-filled sleeping mats. Generations on, many of those products are still part of the current Exped range – more refined, yet still built to work in the wild.
