RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Airback Original
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
RYU Quick Pack 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| RYU Quick Pack 18L | Feature | Airback Original |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | 4 | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | Y | |
| Hip Belt | ||
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 1, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating | 100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free |
Airback Original
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the RYU Quick Pack 18L and Airback Original
- Opening: Other on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; Clamshell on the Airback Original.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; 17in on the Airback Original.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the RYU Quick Pack 18L, and 5 accept only the Airback Original.
Only the RYU Quick Pack 18L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Airback Original fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Airback Original: which should you pack?
The Airback Original carries 4L more than the RYU Quick Pack 18L (18L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Airback Original fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Airback Original; if you want to travel lighter, the Airback Original is the better call.