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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/b12cciima6/rei-co-op-ruckpack-30/ca2u3dzz6v/nomatic-travel-30l-bag/"
title: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs Nomatic Travel 30L Bag"
description: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs Nomatic Travel 30L Bag: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. Nomatic Travel 30L Bag

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [REI Co-op Ruckpack 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/b12cciima6/rei-co-op-ruckpack-30/)

by [REI Co-op](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=REI Co-op)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$109</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>recycled nylon shell</td><td>Waterproof tarpaulin</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Travel 30L Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ca2u3dzz6v/nomatic-travel-30l-bag/)

by [Nomatic](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nomatic)

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Travel 30L Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601586653/carryons/20190702_Nomatic_S_30L_AngleFront_1024x1024_y5t9t4.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$310</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.