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title: "REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled"
description: "REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled: 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. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled

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 | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled oxford nylon</td><td>Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xjkguf7gk8/rei-co-op-ruckpack-40-recycled/)

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>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>64×37×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Commuter Pack and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled

-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, sternum strap, 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. 3 accept both. 178 accept only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.

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

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled: which should you pack?

The **REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled** carries 18L more than the **REI Co-op Commuter Pack** (22L vs. 40L), while the **REI Co-op Commuter Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Ruckpack 40 Recycled; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the better call.
