Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Exped Core 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Exped Core 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Exped Core 35
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Exped Core 35.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top flap on the Exped Core 35.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Exped Core 35.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Exped Core 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 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. 157 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Exped Core 35.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
When it comes to hitting the trail and needing a reliable carry-on companion, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Exped Core 35 play well in the field. The Tarahumara, a finely crafted bag standing a towering 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, is designed with the long haul in mind. Constructed out of 500D Cordura, this sturdy beast weighs in at 0.7 pounds and offers a solid 16 liters of storage space. One can't casually overlook its compatibility too, 100% of airlines embrace it.
In contrast, the Exped Core 35's design appeals to those valuing compactness and effortless mobility. It is a bit smaller at 23 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 62 inches deep. The Core 35, built with 1680 D Ballistic nylon, is surprisingly light at only 0.1 pounds, but astonishingly packs in 35 liters of storage. However, be aware, it falls short in universal acceptance, with 89% of airline compatibility.
Comparisons:
- Height: Tarahumara (44 inches), Core 35 (23 inches)
- Width: Tarahumara (24 inches), Core 35 (30 inches)
- Depth: Tarahumara (10 inches), Core 35 (62 inches)
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7 pounds), Core 35 (0.1 pounds)
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16 liters), Core 35 (35 liters)
- Airline compatibility: Tarahumara (100%), Core 35 (89%)
- Material: Tarahumara (500D Cordura), Core 35 (1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column)
Reviewers laud the Tarahumara for its well-designed, well-executed, and robust nature - a bag built for a lifetime. Its capacity is deceptive, holding a startling amount despite its seemingly smaller size. At the heart of it, the Tarahumara addresses the one-daypack question beautifully.
Conversely, the Core 35 is recognized for its lightweight structure and ample storage proportionate to its size. Those gearing up for outdoor activities will find its multiple attachment loops handy. Finally, bracing the weather is a forte of Core 35. With its waterproof construction, it's ready to take a lifetime of beating while keeping your belongings unscathed. So, choose wisely, Adventurer. Your carry-on companion awaits.