Exped Serac 35 vs. BURN 38L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Serac 35 | Feature | BURN 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column | DX 210d Ripstop Fabric |
BURN 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Exped Serac 35 and BURN 38L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Serac 35; Yes on the BURN 38L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Serac 35; 2 on the BURN 38L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 23 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Serac 35, and 2 accept only the BURN 38L.
Only the Exped Serac 35 fits
Island Air.
Only the BURN 38L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Exped Serac 35 vs. BURN 38L: which should you pack?
The BURN 38L carries 3L more than the Exped Serac 35 (35L vs. 38L), while the BURN 38L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.82kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Serac 35 fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the BURN 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the BURN 38L is the better call.