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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/b12cciima6/rei-co-op-ruckpack-30/l7agtd2du4/topo-travel-bag-40l/"
title: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs Topo Travel Bag 40L"
description: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs Topo Travel Bag 40L: 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. Topo Travel Bag 40L

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 | Topo Travel Bag 40L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>recycled nylon shell</td><td>1000D recycled nylon,</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Topo Travel Bag 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l7agtd2du4/topo-travel-bag-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Topo Travel Bag 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617230517/carryons/Topo_Travel_Bag_-_40L_hretnv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57×36×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 and Topo Travel Bag 40L

-   **Opening:** Other on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Clamshell on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Front on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 4 on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 31 accept both. 107 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30, and 0 accept only the Topo Travel Bag 40L.

### Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. Topo Travel Bag 40L: which should you pack?

The **Topo Travel Bag 40L** carries 10L more than the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 30** (30L vs. 40L), while the **REI Co-op Ruckpack 30** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Topo Travel Bag 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the better call.