Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. REI Co-op Commuter Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mammut Nirvana 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Mammut Nirvana 28 | Feature | REI Co-op Commuter Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 90% Polyamide, 10% Polyester | 100% recycled oxford nylon |
REI Co-op Commuter Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Mammut Nirvana 28 and REI Co-op Commuter Pack
- Compression straps: 6 on the Mammut Nirvana 28; 2 on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Mammut Nirvana 28; Top on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Mammut Nirvana 28; Removable on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Mammut Nirvana 28; 15in on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Mammut Nirvana 28, and 8 accept only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack.
Only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. REI Co-op Commuter Pack: which should you pack?
The Mammut Nirvana 28 carries 6L more than the REI Co-op Commuter Pack (28L vs. 22L), while the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Commuter Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mammut Nirvana 28; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the better call.