Exped Core 25 vs. Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 210D ripstop nylon |
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 562 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×17.8 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Core 25; Yes on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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 Exped Core 25, and 3 accept only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día.
Only the Exped Core 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries 5L more than the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día (25L vs. 20L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 562kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día 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.