MixedWorks Eagle vs. Exped Core 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Eagle
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $210 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Eagle | Feature | Exped Core 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Exped Core 25
- Hip belt: No on the MixedWorks Eagle; Removable on the Exped Core 25.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 1 accept only the Exped Core 25.
Only the MixedWorks Eagle fits
WestJet.
Only the Exped Core 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Exped Core 25: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Eagle carries 5L more than the Exped Core 25 (30L vs. 25L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Eagle fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Eagle; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 25 is the better call.