Osprey Skarab 30 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100Dx210D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS | recycled nylon shell |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Skarab 30; No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Skarab 30; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Osprey Skarab 30; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; 15in on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Skarab 30; 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
Both have: hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 74 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Skarab 30, and 64 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 30: which should you pack?
The Osprey Skarab 30 carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Skarab 30; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the better call.