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

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

## [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>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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>1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column</td><td>Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7xw2itmg66/nomatic-mckinnon-cube-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630501279/carryons/Nomatic_Mckinnon_Cube_Pack_xx3nvi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×34×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Exped Core 25; Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Exped Core 25; No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.

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 Exped Core 25, and 13 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.

### Only the Exped Core 25 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Exped Core 25 vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack: which should you pack?

The **Exped Core 25** carries 4L more than the **Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack** (25L vs. 21L), while the **Exped Core 25** is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack** fits 95% 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.