Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Core 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Mountain Pro 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $279 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Mountain Pro 30 | Feature | Exped Core 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column | 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Exped Mountain Pro 30 and Exped Core 35
- Compression straps: Yes on the Exped Mountain Pro 30; No on the Exped Core 35.
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. 24 accept both. 7 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 30, and 0 accept only the Exped Core 35.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 30 fits
Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Exped Mountain Pro 30 vs. Exped Core 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 35 carries 5L more than the Exped Mountain Pro 30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Exped Core 35 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.29kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Mountain Pro 30 fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Core 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 35 is the better call.