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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2p3vnffvw1/rei-co-op-commuter-pack/vi4n0ekjht/tropicfeel-nest/"
title: "REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs Tropicfeel Nest - One Bag Travel"
description: "REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs Tropicfeel Nest: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2p3vnffvw1/rei-co-op-commuter-pack/vi4n0ekjht/tropicfeel-nest/"
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# REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. Tropicfeel Nest

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 | Tropicfeel Nest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

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

## [Tropicfeel Nest](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vi4n0ekjht/tropicfeel-nest/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tropicfeel Nest](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990718/carryons/tropicfeel-nest-vi4n0ekjht.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Commuter Pack and Tropicfeel Nest

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; 4 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; No on the Tropicfeel Nest.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; 5 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; 1, side on the Tropicfeel Nest.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the Tropicfeel Nest.

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

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

## REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. Tropicfeel Nest: which should you pack?

The **REI Co-op Commuter Pack** carries 6L more than the **Tropicfeel Nest** (22L vs. 16L), while the **REI Co-op Commuter Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Commuter Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the better call.