Exped Core 35 vs. Exped Serac 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 35 | Feature | Exped Serac 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Exped Core 35 and Exped Serac 35
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Core 35; Rolltop on the Exped Serac 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Exped Core 35 vs. Exped Serac 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 35 carries the same capacity as the Exped Serac 35 (35L vs. 35L), while the Exped Core 35 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.82kg). 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 Core 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 35 is the better call.