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title: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs Salkan The Carry-On 35L"
description: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs Salkan The Carry-On 35L: 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. Salkan The Carry-On 35L

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 | Salkan The Carry-On 35L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 39L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 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>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Salkan The Carry-On 35L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/oq6kp3safx/salkan-the-carry-on-35l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Carry-On 35L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990431/carryons/salkan-the-carry-on-35l-oq6kp3safx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×31×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 and Salkan The Carry-On 35L

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 4 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Back on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 1 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; No on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 129 accept both. 8 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28, and 1 accept only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.

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

Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

### Only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits

Pakistan International.

## REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L: which should you pack?

The **Salkan The Carry-On 35L** carries 7L more than the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 28** (28L vs. 35L), while the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 28** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Salkan The Carry-On 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the better call.