Exped Serac 35 vs. Ortlieb Gear-Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Serac 35 | Feature | Ortlieb Gear-Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| 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 | |
| 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column | PD620, PS620C |
Ortlieb Gear-Pack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Exped Serac 35 and Ortlieb Gear-Pack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Exped Serac 35; Removable on the Ortlieb Gear-Pack.
Both have: 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. 0 accept only the Exped Serac 35, and 2 accept only the Ortlieb Gear-Pack.
Only the Ortlieb Gear-Pack fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Exped Serac 35 vs. Ortlieb Gear-Pack: which should you pack?
The Exped Serac 35 carries 3L more than the Ortlieb Gear-Pack (35L vs. 32L), while the Exped Serac 35 is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Gear-Pack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Serac 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Serac 35 is the better call.