REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
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 | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 210-denier ripstop nylon | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 2 on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Opening: Other on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Hip belt: Removable on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 30 accept both. 147 accept only the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 carries 10L more than the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 (25L vs. 35L), while the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2.2kg). 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 Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 is the better call.