REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
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 | United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top, side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled nylon shell | |
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 and United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Front on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Hip belt: Removable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Removable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Main compartments: 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 2 on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
- Rain cover: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; No on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 1 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30, and 44 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, 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, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Xiamen.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 carries 5L more than the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall (30L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% 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.