Exped Core 25 vs. Photo Sport BP 200 AW II
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Photo Sport BP 200 AW II |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | N100 nylon with UTS coating, N210D HD Oxford nylon, stretch polyester |
Photo Sport BP 200 AW II
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×24.5×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Photo Sport BP 200 AW II
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Exped Core 25; Yes on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Core 25; Yes on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Core 25; 4 on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Core 25; Yes on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Core 25; Yes on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Core 25; 1 on the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Core 25, and 1 accept only the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II.
Only the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II fits
WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Photo Sport BP 200 AW II: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries the same capacity as the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Photo Sport BP 200 AW II fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Core 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 25 is the better call.