Exped Skyline 15 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 15 | Feature | Salkan The Carry-On 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 39L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Carry-On 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 15 and Salkan The Carry-On 35L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Exped Skyline 15; Back on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; Removable on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Skyline 15; 15in on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 1 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 38 accept only the Exped Skyline 15, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Only the Exped Skyline 15 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Exped Skyline 15 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Carry-On 35L carries 20L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (15L vs. 35L), while the Exped Skyline 15 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 15 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 15 is the better call.