North Face Voyager Duffel vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Voyager Duffel
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Voyager Duffel | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | recycled nylon shell |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×38×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 4% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the North Face Voyager Duffel and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
- Compression straps: No on the North Face Voyager Duffel; 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Hip belt: No on the North Face Voyager Duffel; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Sternum strap: No on the North Face Voyager Duffel; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Rain cover: No on the North Face Voyager Duffel; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the North Face Voyager Duffel; 2, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 7 accept both. 22 accept only the North Face Voyager Duffel, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Only the North Face Voyager Duffel fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, Conviasa, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
North Face Voyager Duffel vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 carries 8L more than the North Face Voyager Duffel (32L vs. 40L), while the North Face Voyager Duffel is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Voyager Duffel fits 15% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40; if you want to travel lighter, the North Face Voyager Duffel is the better call.