REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam | 210D Nylon Double Ripstop, PU1000mm Lining: 200D Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm |
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 and Pacsafe Venturesafe X30
- Compression straps: 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Opening: Clamshell on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Passport pocket: Top on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Back on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, rain cover, 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. 133 accept both. 4 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28, and 35 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X30: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 carries 2L more than the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the better call.