Exped Core 25 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Exped Cloudburst 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free |
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Exped Cloudburst 25
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Core 25; Rolltop on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Core 25, and 1 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Only the Exped Cloudburst 25 fits
WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries the same capacity as the Exped Cloudburst 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cloudburst 25 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.