REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 vs. Kifaru Antero
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Trail Pack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210-denier ripstop nylon | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 and Kifaru Antero
- Opening: Other on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; 15in on the Kifaru Antero.
- Rain cover: Yes on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; No on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25, and 2 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 carries the same capacity as the Kifaru Antero (25L vs. 25L), while the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 is the better call.