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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/b12cciima6/rei-co-op-ruckpack-30/rtzzxhq58o/fjallraven-ulvo-30/"
title: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs Fjallraven Ulvö 30 - One Bag Travel"
description: "REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs Fjallraven Ulvö 30: 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. Fjallraven Ulvö 30

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 | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top, side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>recycled nylon shell</td><td>Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Ulvö 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rtzzxhq58o/fjallraven-ulvo-30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Ulvö 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624842450/carryons/Fjallraven_Ulvo_30_qirssp.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 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 and Fjallraven Ulvö 30

-   **Compression straps:** No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Opening:** Other on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 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. 138 accept both. 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30, and 36 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.

### Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 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, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.

## REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?

The **REI Co-op Ruckpack 30** carries the same capacity as the **Fjallraven Ulvö 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 **Fjallraven Ulvö 30** fits 92% 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.