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title: "Exped Core 35 vs Exped Serac 35 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Core 35 vs Exped Serac 35: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Core 35 vs. Exped Serac 35

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Core 35](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vnr5z7tock/exped-core-35/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Core 35](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623764751/carryons/Exped_Core_35_gm62vi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$137</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column</td><td>400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Serac 35](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xax8tcl5cp/exped-serac-35/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Serac 35](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623754909/carryons/Exped_Serac_35_pcvf6a.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.82 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$209</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.