Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Yeti Ranchero 22L | Feature | Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| TuffSkin nylon. | Challenge Outdoor EPX200 |
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $270 |
Key differences between the Yeti Ranchero 22L and Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; No on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 133 accept both. 6 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 22L, and 35 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
Only the Yeti Ranchero 22L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack carries 3L more than the Yeti Ranchero 22L (22L vs. 25L), while the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack is the better call.