Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Exped Serac 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L | Feature | Exped Serac 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | 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 | |
| 420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 70-denier 100% nylon ripstop | 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L and Exped Serac 35
- Compression straps: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; No on the Exped Serac 35.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Rolltop on the Exped Serac 35.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Removable on the Exped Serac 35.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Yes on the Exped Serac 35.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 23 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L, and 1 accept only the Exped Serac 35.
Only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Only the Exped Serac 35 fits
Island Air.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Exped Serac 35: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L carries the same capacity as the Exped Serac 35 (35L vs. 35L), while the Exped Serac 35 is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (vs. 0.89kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Serac 35 is the better call.