REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
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 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam | 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop Exomesh slash guard Turn lock security hooks RFID blocking |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Front on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 136 accept both. 1 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28, and 37 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack 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, 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 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 carries 3L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack (28L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack fits 92% 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack is the better call.