Exped Core 25 vs. Exped Typhoon 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Exped Typhoon 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Exped Typhoon 25
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Core 25; Rolltop on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Core 25; 2, side on the Exped Typhoon 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. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Core 25, and 7 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Exped Core 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Exped Typhoon 25 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries the same capacity as the Exped Typhoon 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Typhoon 25 fits 92% 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.