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title: "MixedWorks Eagle vs Exped Core 25 - One Bag Travel"
description: "MixedWorks Eagle vs Exped Core 25: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# MixedWorks Eagle vs. Exped Core 25

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [MixedWorks Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1fcx0iw211/mixedworks-eagle/)

by [MixedWorks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=MixedWorks)

![Front facing view of the MixedWorks Eagle](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630044135/carryons/Eagle_M_gmxyny.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×34×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 1000 outer shell</td><td>1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Core 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/29q8f5f01q/exped-core-25/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Core 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623758175/carryons/Exped_Core_25_megez5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.