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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2i4v9smz3p/rei-co-op-ruckpack-28/ak4cly1n1q/jansport-odyssey/"
title: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs Jansport Odyssey - One Bag Travel"
description: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs Jansport Odyssey: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Jansport Odyssey

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [REI Co-op Ruckpack 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2i4v9smz3p/rei-co-op-ruckpack-28/)

by [REI Co-op](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=REI Co-op)

![Front facing view of the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601602611/carryons/reiruckpack_zzj6lp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 | Feature | Jansport Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam</td><td>420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Odyssey](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ak4cly1n1q/jansport-odyssey/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Odyssey](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626660352/carryons/Jansport_Odyssey_Backpack_gbv7m3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>39 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×35×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 and Jansport Odyssey

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Top zip on the Jansport Odyssey.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Hideable on the Jansport Odyssey.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 5 on the Jansport Odyssey.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; No on the Jansport Odyssey.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 4 accept both. 133 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28, and 0 accept only the Jansport Odyssey.

### Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Jansport Odyssey: which should you pack?

The **Jansport Odyssey** carries 11L more than the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 28** (28L vs. 39L), while the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 28** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 28** fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Odyssey; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the better call.