REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. REI Co-op Trail Pack 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Commuter Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Commuter Pack | Feature | REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled oxford nylon | 210-denier ripstop nylon |
REI Co-op Trail Pack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Commuter Pack and REI Co-op Trail Pack 25
- Opening: Clamshell on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Other on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; No on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25.
- Rain cover: No on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Yes on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25.
- Water resistant: No on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Yes on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25.
Only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. REI Co-op Trail Pack 25: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 carries 3L more than the REI Co-op Commuter Pack (22L vs. 25L), while the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Commuter Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the better call.