Exped Core 25 vs. Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Ortlieb Light-Pack Two |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | PS21 |
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Core 25; Top zip on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Core 25; Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Core 25; 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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 9 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
Only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Ortlieb Light-Pack Two: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits 93% 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.