REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. Nomatic Travel 30L Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $109 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 | Feature | Nomatic Travel 30L Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, top |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled nylon shell | Waterproof tarpaulin |
Nomatic Travel 30L Bag
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $310 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 and Nomatic Travel 30L Bag
- Opening: Other on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Clamshell on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Top on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Yes on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Main compartments: 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 7 on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Rain cover: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; No on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 1, top on the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 136 accept both. 2 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30, and 2 accept only the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Pakistan International.
Only the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. Nomatic Travel 30L Bag: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 carries the same capacity as the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag (30L vs. 30L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the better call.