Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L vs. Exped Core 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×38×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L | Feature | Exped Core 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 65L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 600D nylon canvas. 900D Ottoman-weave Poly bottom fabric. Woven nylon straps with Hypalon. | 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L and Exped Core 35
- Opening: Other on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; Top flap on the Exped Core 35.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; Yes on the Exped Core 35.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; Removable on the Exped Core 35.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; No on the Exped Core 35.
Both have: 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L, and 23 accept only the Exped Core 35.
Only the Exped Core 35 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L vs. Exped Core 35: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L carries 10L more than the Exped Core 35 (45L vs. 35L), while the Exped Core 35 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.77kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Core 35 fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 35 is the better call.