Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. REI Co-op Trail 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L | Feature | REI Co-op Trail 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| SHELL200 | 210-denier ripstop nylon |
REI Co-op Trail 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L and REI Co-op Trail 40
- Compression straps: No on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; 4 on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; Yes on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; Removable on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; No on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
- Rain cover: No on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; Yes on the REI Co-op Trail 40.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 87 accept both. 75 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L, and 1 accept only the REI Co-op Trail 40.
Only the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the REI Co-op Trail 40 fits
Cayman Airways.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. REI Co-op Trail 40: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Trail 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the REI Co-op Trail 40 is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Trail 40 is the better call.