Exped Impulse 30 vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Impulse 30 | Feature | NEEKFOX 35L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column | Ripstop Nylon |
NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $24 |
Key differences between the Exped Impulse 30 and NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Impulse 30; No on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Impulse 30; 13in on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Impulse 30; 2 on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 129 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 30, and 3 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Only the Exped Impulse 30 fits
Pakistan International.
Only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Impulse 30 vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack: which should you pack?
The NEEKFOX 35L Backpack carries 5L more than the Exped Impulse 30 (30L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the better call.