Thule Landmark vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Landmark | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Dobby polyester, bluesign approved | recycled nylon shell |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×38×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 4% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Thule Landmark and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
- Compression straps: 4 on the Thule Landmark; 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule Landmark; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule Landmark; 15in on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Thule Landmark; 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Rain cover: No on the Thule Landmark; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Thule Landmark; 2, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 7 accept both. 65 accept only the Thule Landmark, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Only the Thule Landmark fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Thule Landmark vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40: which should you pack?
The Thule Landmark carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Landmark fits 38% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Landmark; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the better call.