REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. Homiee Ryanair Personal Item
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 | Homiee Ryanair Personal Item |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled oxford nylon | Polyester |
Homiee Ryanair Personal Item
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $30 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Commuter Pack and Homiee Ryanair Personal Item
- Compression straps: 2 on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; 4 on the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; Yes on the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item.
- Hip belt: Removable on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; No on the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the REI Co-op Commuter Pack; No on the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the REI Co-op Commuter Pack, and 6 accept only the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item.
Only the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
REI Co-op Commuter Pack vs. Homiee Ryanair Personal Item: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Commuter Pack carries 2L more than the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item (22L vs. 20L), while the REI Co-op Commuter Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Homiee Ryanair Personal Item fits 99% 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.