Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Wandrd PRVKE 21 | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Wandrd PRVKE 21 and REI Co-op Ruckpack 28
- Passport pocket: Back on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Top on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 2, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 39 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 21, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28.
Only the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 28: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 carries 7L more than the Wandrd PRVKE 21 (21L vs. 28L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the better call.