REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 vs. Aer Travel Pack 1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $65 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 | Feature | Aer Travel Pack 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210-denier nylon ripstop | 1680D Cordura® |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 and Aer Travel Pack 1
- Passport pocket: Side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18; Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 1.
- Hip belt: Removable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18; No on the Aer Travel Pack 1.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 51 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18, and 0 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 1.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 vs. Aer Travel Pack 1: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 1 carries 15L more than the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 (18L vs. 33L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 1; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 18 is the better call.