Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | Recycled nylon (bluesign®;-approved) |
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
- Opening: Clamshell on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Top flap on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Yes on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 15in on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. REI Co-op Flash Pack 22: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries 3L more than the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 (25L vs. 22L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.