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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2i4v9smz3p/rei-co-op-ruckpack-28/ewignxe0ru/deuter-gigant/"
title: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs Deuter Gigant - One Bag Travel"
description: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs Deuter Gigant: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2i4v9smz3p/rei-co-op-ruckpack-28/ewignxe0ru/deuter-gigant/"
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# REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Deuter Gigant

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 | Deuter Gigant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam</td><td>300D PES Ripstop, PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Gigant](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ewignxe0ru/deuter-gigant/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Gigant](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621566065/carryons/Deuter_Gigant_qws6rg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 and Deuter Gigant

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Top zip on the Deuter Gigant.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 17in on the Deuter Gigant.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 6 on the Deuter Gigant.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; No on the Deuter Gigant.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; No on the Deuter Gigant.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 136 accept both. 1 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28, and 1 accept only the Deuter Gigant.

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

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Deuter Gigant fits

Pakistan International.

## REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Deuter Gigant: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Gigant** carries 4L more than the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 28** (28L vs. 32L), while the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 28** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Deuter Gigant; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the better call.