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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2p3vnffvw1/rei-co-op-commuter-pack/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/"
title: "REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs Fjallraven Vardag 28"
description: "REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs Fjallraven Vardag 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [REI Co-op Commuter Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2p3vnffvw1/rei-co-op-commuter-pack/)

by [REI Co-op](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=REI Co-op)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×27×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| REI Co-op Commuter Pack | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled oxford nylon</td><td>100% polyester 600D (recycled)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624969874/carryons/Fjallraven_Vardag_28_qa4k7z.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>50×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Commuter Pack and Fjallraven Vardag 28

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.

### Only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?

The **Fjallraven Vardag 28** carries 6L more than the **REI Co-op Commuter Pack** (22L vs. 28L), 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 Fjallraven Vardag 28; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the better call.