Waymark Dark Sky vs. Exped Typhoon 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Exped Typhoon 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Exped Typhoon 25
- Opening: Other on the Waymark Dark Sky; Rolltop on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Hip belt: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Removable on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Waymark Dark Sky; 1 on the Exped Typhoon 25.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 0 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Typhoon 25 carries 9L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 25L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Typhoon 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.