REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled
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 | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled nylon shell | Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×37×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled
- Compression straps: No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
- Opening: Other on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Clamshell on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Top on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
- Hip belt: Removable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
- Main compartments: 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30; 3 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, 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. 3 accept both. 135 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan 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, Korean Air, 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, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled 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. 1.3kg). 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 40 Recycled; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 30 is the better call.