Patagonia Terravia 28L vs. REI Co-op Trail 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Terravia 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Terravia 28L | Feature | REI Co-op Trail 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 2.4-oz 70-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a PU coating | 210-denier ripstop nylon |
REI Co-op Trail 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Terravia 28L and REI Co-op Trail 40
- Compression straps: 3 on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; 4 on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; Clamshell on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; 5 on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; Yes on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 32 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Terravia 28L, and 56 accept only the REI Co-op Trail 40.
Only the REI Co-op Trail 40 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia Terravia 28L vs. REI Co-op Trail 40: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Trail 40 carries 12L more than the Patagonia Terravia 28L (28L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Trail 40 fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Trail 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the better call.