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title: "Osprey Farpoint 55 vs REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled"
description: "Osprey Farpoint 55 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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# Osprey Farpoint 55 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled

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

## [Osprey Farpoint 55](https://onebag.travel/carryon/33mqge6woe/osprey-farpoint-55/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Farpoint 55](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631501678/carryons/Osprey_Farpoint_Travel_Pack_55_uuzrq3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>38%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Farpoint 55 | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFAS-free DWR</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 Osprey Farpoint 55 and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Osprey Farpoint 55; 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Osprey Farpoint 55; 15in on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Osprey Farpoint 55; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Osprey Farpoint 55; 2, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.

## 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. 68 accept only the Osprey Farpoint 55, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.

### Only the Osprey Farpoint 55 fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.

## Osprey Farpoint 55 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Farpoint 55** carries 15L more than the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled** (55L vs. 40L), while the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Osprey Farpoint 55** fits 38% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Farpoint 55; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled is the better call.