REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 vs. Wandrd PRVKE 31
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 | Wandrd PRVKE 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam | Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 and Wandrd PRVKE 31
- Passport pocket: Top on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Back on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; Removable on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28; 1, side on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 5 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28, and 35 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Wandrd PRVKE 31 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. Wandrd PRVKE 31: which should you pack?
The Wandrd PRVKE 31 carries 3L more than the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 (28L vs. 31L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wandrd PRVKE 31 fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wandrd PRVKE 31; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 28 is the better call.