Exped Core 35 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 35 | Feature | Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 35 and Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Core 35; Top zip on the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Exped Core 35 vs. Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women carries 5L more than the Exped Core 35 (35L vs. 40L), while the Exped Core 35 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Core 35 fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Mountain Pro 40 Women; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 35 is the better call.