Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Topo Designs Mountain Pack | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D exterior, 210D coated pack cloth liner | recycled nylon shell |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Topo Designs Mountain Pack and REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
- Compression straps: >5 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Other on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
- Rain cover: No on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
Both have: hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 137 accept both. 38 accept only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack, and 1 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30.
Only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 30: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Mountain Pack carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the better call.