REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 | Feature | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon (bluesign®;-approved) | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Opening: Top flap on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Other on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Hip belt: Yes on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Water resistant: No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22, and 5 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 carries the same capacity as the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (22L vs. 22L), while the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the better call.